{"id":4353,"date":"2023-10-25T14:12:12","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T14:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/?p=4353"},"modified":"2026-03-04T10:10:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T10:10:12","slug":"small-business-quotes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/small-business-quotes\/","title":{"rendered":"160+ Small Business Quotes to Inspire Entrepreneurs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Being your own boss is a serious undertaking that involves many hurdles you have to jump over on a daily basis. From difficult customers and fluctuating markets to inventory management<\/a> and marketing strategy, things can get overwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nevertheless, that feeling you get when you open the doors to your small business and see satisfied customers return is unsurpassed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, for all current and future small business owners, we have collected over 160 quotes to lift your can-do attitude whenever it gets tough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article covers motivational, support, and funny quotes, as well as quotes on risk-taking, failure, and teamwork that will remind you of why you\u2019re doing what you\u2019re doing and whip up your business enthusiasm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n

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The following are the best quotes about small businesses as they will remind you how important it is to stay positive, work hard, and love what you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cA small business is an amazing way to serve and leave an impact on the world you live in.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\u2014 Nicole Snow, Entrepreneur and Founder of Darn Good Yarn <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe most successful entrepreneurs I know are optimistic. It\u2019s part of the job description.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\u2014 Caterina Fake, Co-Founder of Flickr<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cDo not focus on numbers. Focus on doing what you do best. It\u2019s about building a community who want to visit your site every day because you create value and offer expertise.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\u2014 Cassey Ho, American social media fitness entrepreneur <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cA big business starts small.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\u2014 Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin Group<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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“You have to work on the business first before it works for you.”<\/em><\/p>\n\u2014 Idowu Koyenikan, consultant and book author <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cTo be successful, you have to have your heart in your business and your business in your heart.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\u2014 Thomas J. Watson, American businessman, former Chairman and CEO of IBM<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIn America, small business is a big deal.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\u2014 Bob Beauprez, US politician and business entrepreneur<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIf you just work on stuff that you like and you\u2019re passionate about, you don\u2019t have to have a master plan with how things will play out.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\u2014  Mark Zuckerberg, American business magnate<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cYou need to spend all of your time and energy on creating something that actually brings value to the people you\u2019re asking for money!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\u200d\u2014 Gary Vaynerchuk, Chairman of VaynerX<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cSuccess seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don\u2019t quit.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\u2014 Conrad Hilton, American businessman and Founder of the Hilton Hotels chain<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udca1 Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In case you are in two minds whether the time is right to start a business, you may want to check out the latest statistics for small businesses and entrepreneurship:<\/p>\n\n\n\n