Finance ✦ Penny’s Take
Small Business Revolution
Barry C. McCarthy · 2021
71/100
👍 Worth It
Barry McCarthy pairs real stories from the TV show and Deluxe's own small-business customers with practical guidance on cash flow and adapting to change, and Adam Grant's endorsement carries weight. Some readers wanted deeper specifics on individual problems, but the big-picture thinking and grounded storytelling make it a worthwhile read for owners navigating disruption.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety95
Substance / usefulness68
Craft & writing70
Originality65
Evidence & accuracy70
Hype vs delivers55
Age-fit80
Human-eye read68
Penny’s verdict71
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