Not all small businesses are family businesses, and not all family businesses are necessarily small. While a small business is defined by its size or operations, a family business is defined by its heart—the people who keep it running.
Even large corporates, when venturing into a new vertical, can technically be considered “small” in that niche. But a family business? That’s something entirely different.
What Makes a Family Business?
A family business is more than just a business—it’s a shared journey where every member of the family plays a role in building and growing it. It’s not just about what we do; it’s about how we do it—together.
In my case:
- I focus on business operations, making sure everything runs smoothly and on track.
- My wife manages accounting and graphic design while juggling her own career and managing our family home. She’s the glue that holds it all together.
- My daughter brings her creativity to the table through graphic design, offers advice, meets with the team, and—perhaps most importantly—adds that fun, vibrant energy to the office that keeps us all smiling.
The Difference Lies in the Heart
A small business might have limited resources or a tight-knit team, but a family business has something unique: a deep, shared commitment to making it work for the benefit of everyone involved. It’s personal. Every decision, success, and challenge affects the people you love most.
What separates a family business from a small business isn’t just who’s involved—it’s the blending of roles, the shared sacrifices, and the unwavering dedication to the same vision.
Why It Matters
Family businesses have a soul. They’re built on trust, shared values, and the drive to create something meaningful—not just for the market, but for each other.
To those running a family business: cherish the chaos, the shared wins, and even the occasional disagreements. It’s all part of what makes this journey so special.
And to anyone who works in or with a family business: take a moment to appreciate the heart behind the hustle. It’s unlike anything else.
Have you experienced the magic (or madness) of a family business? Let me know your thoughts—I’d love to hear your story!
Disclaimer: Content refined by AI, but thoughts are my own.
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Pulkit Agrawal is the SEO Expert and Founder of UR Digital, a Sydney-based SEO agency renowned for delivering impactful and measurable results. With responsibilities spanning leadership, guidance, and innovation, Pulkit ensures that UR Digital remains at the forefront of the ever-evolving SEO landscape.
Pulkit’s journey into SEO began serendipitously in 2005 when, as a qualified network engineer, he discovered a book on Google during his daily commute. One book led to another, and Pulkit fell in love with the art and science of SEO. Determined to put his knowledge into practice, Pulkit faced skepticism until his father trusted him to apply his strategies to the family business. His father’s business thrived on Google, and word of his success spread, leading to the birth of his first SEO agency, URADICS, in India.
However, Pulkit’s journey wasn’t without challenges. In 2019, his reliance on a single, large white-label account proved catastrophic when the client left, bringing his first agency to a halt. After two years of reflection and rebuilding, Pulkit emerged stronger, founding UR Digital in January 2021 with a renewed vision and purpose.
Pulkit’s philosophy is simple yet powerful: “Never say or do something you wouldn’t be comfortable with yourself.” This principle drives his work, relationships, and leadership style, ensuring integrity and trust at every step.
Achievements
Judge: Top 50 Small Business Leader 2024
Certified Practising Marketer: Australian Marketing Institute
Top 50 Small Business Leader 2022: Inside Small Business
Top 20 Australian Digital Marketer to Work With in 2022
SEO Advisor: Realise Business for the Australian Government-funded Digital Solutions Program
Guest Author: Inside Small Business, Semrush, Entrepreneur Media
Volunteer SEO Lead: World Literacy Foundation
When not immersed in SEO, Pulkit enjoys spending time with his family and indulging in spirited games of Monopoly on weekends, where he passionately builds his “Monopoly empire.”
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