"Stacey Abrams and Lara Hodgson draw on firsthand experience starting and scaling multiple companies over nearly two decades to crystallize their advice in Level Up, a how-to guide for small business owners. They share stories of building their own businesses, as well as actionable principles for founders looking to propel their ventures forward. They cover such topics as hiring, identifying a revenue strategy, recognizing when growth is a trap, and managing cash flow, and share the experiences of other successful founders including Jules Pieri of The Grommet, Alisa Clark of Glory Professional Services, and Sheila Jordan of Knowledge Architects"-- Provided by publisher.

Unlikely business partners -- Watch out for grizzlies -- It's not what you know, it's what you notice -- Customers + commerce = capital -- Hire patience, hire patiently -- Cash is king, but flow is queen -- Growing out of business -- Level up now -- Know your numbers -- The big bad wolf -- Through thick and thin -- The future is now.