Alignment With silv=r™: Vision And Personal Posted on October 20, 2025October 23, 2025 By Kekeletso Nkele, small. Assistant (small.news) — Silver Lining began in 2005 with the mission to help small business owners do what they love. This is a mission that is still extremely relevant today. Supporting business owners to build profitable and sustainable businesses is the first step. The result of profitable and sustainable businesses includes: – Thriving families– Job creation– Strong communities– Healthy economies Experience working with many business owners over the years has made the following statement true: Building a business is not just about profit and strategy but also impact and personal growth. Your Business Involves You silv=r™ was created when Carissa Reiniger realized personal development affects the success of your business. The more you develop personally, the more you can show up for your business. The sustainability of your business is dependent on your personal development as a leader. Ask yourself: – Who am I?– What are my values?– What’s my mindset?– How can I bring my best self to my business daily? Your personal growth ties to your business growth. The intentionality toward your values and mindset, the stronger your business should be. Top Stories Stacy Osanjo Gives Voice to Small Business Owners in Nairobi, Kenya Stacy Osanjo is a Kenyan storyteller whose work sits at the intersection of audio journalism and community narrative. May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 ARKAI Writes an Original Song From the Stories of Small Business Owners ARKAI is a Grammy Award-winning electroacoustic violin and cello duo based in New York City, comprising violinist Jonathan Miron and cellist Philip Sheegog. May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 Javier Labrador Deulofeu Brings Cuban Independent Cinema to the World’s Top Film Festivals Javier Labrador Deulofeu is a cinematographer, director, and filmmaker born in Havana, Cuba. He trained at the International Film and Television School of San Antonio de los Baños and has been working in film since the early 2000s. May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 Making A Profit and Being Sustainable It is important to note that your business still has to make a profit and be sustainable. The aim is to make money doing what you love (your business). The more your business grows and becomes profitable. Ask yourself: How will I use this newfound success? How will you use the success, influence, and resources that come with the growth of your business to make a positive impact in the world? As business owners, you have the opportunity and responsibility to change the world. Business is A Tool For Justice We are motivated to build something that will create meaningful change over time. This was not going to be possible without realizing that her personal development was directly tied to the business. With greater growth comes greater responsibility. You can use your business as a tool for justice. It can create jobs, impact the economy, and build (and even strengthen) communities. This can only be done through intention, the combination of your personal values and business values, and how it can change the world positively. Using Alignment To Create A Legacy You should not tackle personal growth, business strategy, and community impact separately. Doing this can lead to you feeling exhausted because you spread yourself too thin. Alignment regarding your values, business goals, and intended impact. Living through alignment is the true way to create a legacy. Build The Best Business By Being The Best You As a small business owner, your journey is about: – Being the best you– Building the best business– Using the business to create a better world When those three align, growth becomes transformative. Every small business owner needs someone in their corner. With Silver Lining’s silv=r™ platform, you can get the tools, structure, and human support you need, every step of the way. Sign up today! Latest Stories
Stacy Osanjo Gives Voice to Small Business Owners in Nairobi, Kenya Stacy Osanjo is a Kenyan storyteller whose work sits at the intersection of audio journalism and community narrative. May 8, 2026May 8, 2026
ARKAI Writes an Original Song From the Stories of Small Business Owners ARKAI is a Grammy Award-winning electroacoustic violin and cello duo based in New York City, comprising violinist Jonathan Miron and cellist Philip Sheegog. May 8, 2026May 8, 2026
Javier Labrador Deulofeu Brings Cuban Independent Cinema to the World’s Top Film Festivals Javier Labrador Deulofeu is a cinematographer, director, and filmmaker born in Havana, Cuba. He trained at the International Film and Television School of San Antonio de los Baños and has been working in film since the early 2000s. May 8, 2026May 8, 2026