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Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy. It is the boutique teams, or solo founders, that often provide the most exemplary services to businesses in need. For that, Inc. celebrates the teams of fewer than 24 employees that help other founders thrive with the Small & Mighty recognition. Take the Proposal Lab, a Washington, D.C., a business development and federal procurement firm with just five employees that supports businesses with strategic planning. Their clients say the company offers a personalized touch—which is perhaps why the company has achieved a 90 percent client retention rate over seven years. The Proposal Lab “works like an internal part of the company,” the D.C.-based consulting firm WhitworthKee tells Inc. “As a result, their level of engagement and connection to the company allows for a stronger presentation and company readiness to prospective partners and clients.” No one understands the hardships of a small business like another small business. San Francisco-based insurance and employee benefits company StretchDollar, with a team of 14 people, is helping fellow small businesses offer competitive health benefits to clients. “As a small business, managing HR and providing affordable health insurance was a major challenge—time-consuming, expensive, and with limited options,” Amesbury, Massachusetts-based recycling firm M&K Recovery Group tells Inc. “The StretchDollar team was incredibly helpful, guiding us through every step of the process with clarity and support.” That familiarity between small businesses is what empowers these Power Partners to thoughtfully customize offerings for their clients. The Sherwood, Oregon-based professional training and coaching services company Mary Czarnecki does exactly that by offering customized strategic workshops. “The training was both best-in-class information based on her ‘standard’ training units, but also was able to meet my team where it was,” Bernardsville, New Jersey-based personal health product company Ultima Health tells Inc. “As a result, the training was much more actionable.” Featured Video An Inc.com Featured Presentation By letting companies do what they do best, the Small & Mighty Power Partners are helping business owners launch, run, and grown their companies, no matter the size. 10-Ton Partners Littleton, Colorado | Est. 2022 | 10tonpartners.com Helps teams eliminate politics and confusion at the executive level as they scale, creating buy-in around purpose and performance. 64TEQ London, London | Est. 2012 | 64teq.com Provides IT hardware, software licensing, cloud solutions, AI solutions, and IT services. Ascend Agency Irvine, California | Est. 2020 | ascendagency.com A marketing firm that focuses on publishing articles for brand building and storytelling. Atlas Advertising Agency Arlington, Virginia | Est. 2023 | atlasadvertising.agency Recruits applicants for U.S. employers and tests the labor market for immigration law firms. Bailey Law Firm The Woodlands, Texas | Est. 2010 | BaileyLawFirm.com Aims to break down complex legal concepts and strategies into actionable steps that align with client objectives. Critical Financing Farmingdale, New York | Est. 2017 | criticalfi.com A financial services company providing loans and lines of credit to U.S. businesses. What their clients are saying: "I've worked with Brandon and Critical Financing for years. I've worked with others, but Brandon and his team's customer service, and follow–thru is unmatched. I'll never take my financing needs anywhere else. I highly recommend these guys." –Tensor ID Inc Cumulus Global Westborough, Massachusetts | Est. 2006 | cumulusglobal.com A provider of managed cloud services for small and midsize organizations to help achieve business goals. DealStream Cambridge, Massachusetts | Est. 1995 | dealstream.com Matches the buyers and sellers of small businesses, real estate, private investments, and more on an online marketplace. Digital4Startups Chicago, Illinois | Est. 2012 | digital4startups.com A digital marketing agency that specializes in Google Ads, search engine optimization, paid social, analytics, and email. EightPM Austin, Texas | Est. 2013 | eightpm.com Assists brands with product integration campaigns and advertising in television and movies. What their clients are saying: “EightPM is a turnkey way for our brand to show up in unexpected places like TV and film. EightPM does a great job focusing on the full 360 scope of our brand by including not only our pickled products but our merch, signage, accessories, and other props as well.” –Grillo’s Pickles Hirefuel Woodland Hills, California | Est. 2019 | hirefuel.com Identifies and recruits employees who are the perfect match for companies going through phases of growth. JB Office Chatsworth, California | Est. 2012 | shopjboffice.com A full-office concierge company providing a one-stop-shop for ink, toner, printers, furniture, and office supplies to businesses nationwide. JPtheGeek Greenwood, Indiana | Est. 2017 | jpthegeek.com Provides IT and cybersecurity services to small and midsize businesses. What their clients are saying: "I can't imagine another company being a better fit for us than JPtheGeek. As a self taught internal IT manager, I had known for a few years that I needed some help when it came to our IT security, but I didn't know who to call. I'm so glad that I took that phone call from one of their sales team members, it started off a great relationship, and has taken a weight off of my shoulders." – Sub Surface of Indiana Karrikins Group Littleton, Colorado | Est. 2012 | karrikinsgroup.com A consultancy that aims to help leaders and managers solve issues of misalignment to bridge the gap between ideas and execution. Katalyst Productions West Grove, Pennsylvania | Est. 2015 | katalystproductions.co Specializes in high-end large-scale live-event production, out-of-the-box concept development, experiential marketing, and brand activations. Mary Czarnecki - Speaking, Training & Workshops Sherwood, Oregon | Est. 2016 | maryczarneckispeaks.com Creates keynote speeches, workshops, and facilitation strategies for marketing teams and business executives. What their clients are saying: "Mary was able to customize her training sessions to be specific to our team's needs for training. The training was both best–in–class information based on her "standard" training units, but also was able to meet my team where it was. As a result, the training was much more actionable after training because the team could see how they could directly apply what they learned to their roles." –Ultima Health Mercury Global Partners San Francisco, California | Est. 2007 | wearemgp.com Provides B2B and B2C public relations services to emerging tech companies, including AI, fintech, robotics, cybersecurity, health care, and more. Mobile Outfitters Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Est. 2007 | moutfitters.com Manufactures and distributes mobile accessories such as screen protection, full-body protection, and style skins in more than 11 countries. Mona Jacksonville, Florida | Est. 2022 | monaventures.co A fintech company that helps small businesses locate accessible loans and grants. What their clients are saying: "In 2021, Mona connected us to our first $15,000 loan that helped Avanti take off – it helped us increase our inventory, and almost double our sales in the last couple of years. Now we are using our second $15,000 loan – also thanks to Mona’s marketplace – to purchase our own roaster, giving us the ability to attain higher margins while also ensuring top quality at every step of the process. Mona has been a consistent partner and support throughout our company’s growth." – Avanti Coffee Co. Monstrous Media Group Omaha, Nebraska | Est. 2006 | monstrousmediagroup.com Provides digital marketing solutions, including web and mobile development, SEO, and strategic social media management. Moulage Concepts Paradise, California | Est. 2007 | moulageconcepts.com A training company that specializes in creating simulations for first responders. What their clients are saying: "Moulage Concepts was highly praised by our faculty attendees for the instruction received, product quality, and outstanding outcomes ... Moulage Concepts remains accessible to use as we prepared simulation events for our Ohio National Guard simulations. Lastly, the level of enthusiasm Moulage Concepts has about their work and simulation is without compare." –Chamberlain University, Nursing Mulier Fortis Redondo Beach, California | Est. 2024 | wearemulierfortis.com A consulting business that advises companies in sports, media, and technology. What their clients are saying: "Working with Mulier Fortis has been a game–changer for Paddock Project. Their advice helped clarify our positioning, identify key growth opportunities, and push us to think bigger. I’m incredibly grateful for their support and highly recommend them to anyone building at the intersection of sports, media, and culture." – Paddock Project Media My Valuable Business Columbia, Maryland | Est. 1998 | myvaluablebusiness.com A fractional CFO and business advisory company helping owner-operated businesses and nonprofit organizations optimize their goals and maximize their value. Near Perfect Media Bloomfield Hills, Michigan | Est. 2006 | nearperfectmedia.com A public relations and marketing firm that works with companies in hospitality, energy and environment, logistics and transportation, and technology. Partner1 Pleasantville, New York | Est. 2023 | partner1.io Helps B2B software companies grow by engaging in strategic partnerships. What their clients are saying: “We chose Partner1 because they cut through the noise — there’s so much complexity in the Microsoft ecosystem, and they helped us make sense of it all and fast ... Unlike other firms, they helped us execute from day one, not just plan. Their white–glove support, deep ecosystem knowledge, and ability to navigate Microsoft’s complex programs made a tangible difference.” –Vena PetPocketbook Boston, Massachusetts | Est. 2014 | petpocketbook.com Offers a platform for pet care providers to communicate, schedule, and bill for their services. Quality Media Beverly Hills, California | Est. 2020 | qualitymedia.com Creates branded marketing content for social media and digital environments, with a focus on SEO/SEM optimized editorial work. What their clients are saying: “We’ve been really impressed with Quality Media since we’ve onboarded with them — their performance speaks for itself. Their UGC, creative, and copywriting are top–notch, and their team is quick, agile, and easy to work with, always coming up with creative solutions tailored to our business specifically. Highly recommend for brands looking to scale with smart, effective media.” –Kora Organics R2 Advisors PC McLean, Virginia | Est. 2018 | r2.cpa Provides CFO services, tax planning, and consulting to growing and complex businesses. What their clients are saying: “Their high–touch service model has been instrumental in helping us achieve 0 percent churn across all shared accounts over the past three years ... R2 brought structure, clarity, and leadership to the onboarding process, increasing our successful onboarding rate by 35 percent, reducing implementation timelines by 30 percent, and driving a 20 percent improvement in customer satisfaction across key accounts. Simply put, they elevate everything they touch.” –Insight Software StretchDollar San Francisco, California | Est. 2023 | stretchdollar.com Offers a health benefits platform that helps small businesses provide health insurance to their employees. What their clients are saying: "Before discovering StretchDollar, our employees were stuck with costly plans that had high deductibles and didn’t meet their needs. Now, our employees can choose health insurance plans that fit their individual needs while saving money. The StretchDollar team was incredibly helpful, guiding us through every step of the process with clarity and support." – M&K Recovery Group Inc Studio Reinvent Chicago, Illinois | Est. 2020 | studioreinvent.com A communications training and consulting firm offering pitch consulting and more for teams and executives. The MVMT Group Nashville, Tennessee | Est. 2021 | makemvmt.com Creates movement for businesses stuck at their current stage of growth through creative, marketing, and automation services. The Proposal Lab Washington, D.C. | Est. 2018 | theproposallabllc.com A business development agency that supports companies in securing government contracts and managing projects. What their clients are saying: "I have received outstanding support services from this firm. The Proposal Lab has provided MSG with exceptional products and has continuously been professional. In addition to their support services, they have also provided cost savings." – Manhattan Strategy Group We Mail America Alpharetta, Georgia | Est. 2021 | wemailamerica.com A nationwide direct mail marketing company offering targeted consumer engagement. What their clients are saying: "They do a great job processing our direct mail program. They have innovative products which generate exceptional responses and the staff is easy to deal with. It is also much more cost effective than traditional direct mail. We have used them for the past two years and will continue to do so." –Mosquito Squad Yourmenu Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Est. 2021 | yourmenu.com Offers first-party online ordering solutions, integrated with multiple point-of-sale systems. What their clients are saying: "I’m not the most tech–savvy person, but setting up our menu was a total breeze. Everything’s super intuitive, and I didn’t have to spend hours figuring out how to make it work. And honestly, the customer support is top–notch. They’ve got a super friendly team, and they’re quick to respond." –Lucky Corner Vietnamese Restaurant Be Recognized as the Force Behind Business Success Are you the engine that helps businesses grow, scale, and thrive? Whether you deliver game-changing software, essential logistics, cutting-edge marketing, or top-tier customer service, your company could be recognized as an Inc. Power Partner—the ultimate honor for B2B excellence. APPLY NOW Refreshed leadership advice from CEO Stephanie Mehta
