Hillary Clinton said “It takes a village to raise a child”; to raise a small business, it takes a strong, loyal team. One of the biggest assets any small company can have is a talented group of people who believe in the company’s vision and who are committed to helping it succeed. During the recent economic downturn, businesses of all sizes struggled to survive, but small businesses were particularly affected. Many of us had difficulty making payroll monthly while others had to reduce their staffs.