Random thoughts of an imaginary SME owner

January 23, 2026
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broadstone.io

I’d like to try something new. But what if it doesn’t work? How can I do this without fully committing to it?

I'd like to reduce my own workload time-to-time.

What does the future hold? I can’t be certain.

What if there is a recession? And what if the recession is temporary? What if it is not?

What if there is a boom? But what if the boom is temporary? And what if it is not? How can I tell in advance?

How can I get rid of expenses when I suddenly need to?

How certain must I be to make fundamental decisions?

What if I want to undo some of my decisions?

There are certain skills that my company lacks and would benefit from. Can I optimise by expecting employees to be good at unrelated things? I don’t think so.

What if I don't need a full-time employee?

What if sometimes I need a full-time employee, but other times I don't?

Hiring is expensive and slow.

What if I hire the wrong person? It takes ages and a lot of money to find out.

What if I need to downsize?

I don't want to fire anyone. They are good people.

I don't want to buy new equipment for new hires, if possible.

What if something breaks down?

We don't have enough space in the office.

How can I let go of employees when I need to? How much time does such a transition take? How much legal expense does it involve? They could even sue me.

I must include the costs of holidays in my cost calculations. And any fringe benefits in addition to the salaries. And what if there are sick leaves?

Can I work with AI?

What if AI is not creative enough?

What if AI does not go the whole way?

What if AI is not reliable enough? And how will I know?

What if there is a tax increase? How do I adapt?

I need specific equipment, but only for a while. How much will it cost? Will I know how to work with it?

I might need help during weekends. I might need help after hours. What if I can’t afford the help I need? What if I only need a little help? What if I only want to spend a little?

Sometimes I would like to be shielded from some of the stress.

Of course, these are just some of the situations in which our flexible services can help you.

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