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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Messy Middle Business growth is rarely smooth sailing. For founder-led companies, scaling often feels like navigating whitewater: fast, unpredictable, and a little overwhelming. Recognizing that you are in this stage is the first step toward managing it effectively. Defined by Les McKeown, whose first book was Predictable Success, whitewater is the stage between startup <a class="read-more" href="https://hireeffect.com/recognize-the-signs-of-the-messy-middle/">READ MORE</a></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Bookkeepers As Advisors If you&#8217;re like most small business owners, you are looking for ways to drive strategic business growth and maximize efficiency. You want a unique, scalable combination of financial services and tech resources that make your lives easier. You want help &#8211; sort of like a business partner in your back pocket to <a class="read-more" href="https://hireeffect.com/advisory-services-for-the-small-business-owner/">READ MORE</a></p>
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