Petite Taway’s Perspective: Your Skill Set Has Power

Deborah Newman
10 hours ago
2 min read

For 15+ years, I’ve helped small businesses, nonprofits, artists, and entrepreneurs bring their visions to life online — from custom Wix web design to SEO, branding, social media, and ongoing training. I’ve worked with mom-and-pop shops, world-class artisans, faith-based organizations, real estate professionals, food brands, and nonprofits changing their communities.

I’ve learned this:

When you stop shrinking, your business expands. When you value your worth, others rise to meet it.

Every design, every training session, every strategy meeting is backed by years of creativity, problem-solving, community engagement, and technical expertise. That has value — and so does your work.

How We Walk Into 2026 With Confidence

Valuing your worth isn’t a slogan — it’s a shift in how you operate.

Here’s the mindset I’m taking into 2026, and the one I hope inspires you too:

1. Charge for the expertise, not just the hours.

When clients work with Petite Taway, they’re not paying for “a website.” They’re investing in 15 years of experience, strategic thinking, branding intuition, community-building, and knowledge earned through real results.

Your services work the same way.

2. Stand tall in your process.

Explain what you do with pride. You didn’t learn these skills overnight — your journey built them.

3. Work with clients who respect your craft.

Through my networking groups — Networking with Tisha and Deb, Northern Neck Networking Group, and OC Network — I see small business owners thrive when they surround themselves with people who get it. Choose clients who value your time, your boundaries, and your expertise.

4. Stop apologizing for your prices.

Your services are an investment in someone’s business, family, or dream. Own that.

5. Celebrate every win.

Launching a site, closing a project, helping a nonprofit grow, showing up for your community — these are meaningful accomplishments.

Small Business Owners Are the Heart of Our Communities

I love working with small businesses and nonprofits because they are the backbone of every community I proudly support. Whether it’s a local artisan, a start-up entrepreneur, a nonprofit fighting for change, or a mom-and-pop shop serving their neighbors, their work is powerful and worthy.

And so is yours.

As we step into 2026, here is the reminder we all need:

Your business may be small, but your impact is not. Your skills are valuable. Your story is powerful. And your expertise deserves respect — including from yourself.