Small biz owners see value in wellness

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For the most part, small business owners have big dreams, just like the hot shots in the C-Suite. Turns out not only do they want to run their own show, get rich and live well, but they want that elusive element that even major players often seek in vain: a company culture.

A survey of more than 200 small business owners by the furniture design firm Turnstone found that almost nine of 10 of those surveyed believe a unique company culture contributes to small biz success. Yet a third of respondents said they were currently dissatisfied with their company’s culture, and more than a quarter (27 percent) has concluded that, despite their size, they need to find ways to integrate a wellness program into their business.