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HomeGrowth & Scale Decisions
February 10, 2026
Growth & Scale Decisions

Why websites stop converting at the growth stage

I hope you enjoy reading this perspective. If you want clarity on what your brand actually needs next, this is where we begin. Author: Latifah Abdur | Founder of Elite Vivant Most founders don’t notice conversion problems immediately. Instead, they sense a slowdown that feels disproportionate to effort. Traffic is steady. Offers are live. Yet [&h

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February 10, 2026
Growth & Scale Decisions

AI Systems for Small Professional Services Firms

I hope you enjoy reading this perspective. If you want clarity on what your brand actually needs next, this is where we begin. Author: Latifah Abdur | Founder of Elite Vivant Most professional services firms don’t wake up asking for automation. Instead, they notice strain. Margins tighten. Delivery slows. Senior leaders stay too close to [&hellip

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February 10, 2026
Growth & Scale Decisions

Fractional CMO: What a Growing Business Is Actually Buying

I hope you enjoy reading this perspective. If you want clarity on what your brand actually needs next, this is where we begin. Author: Latifah Abdur | Founder of Elite Vivant In a growing business, the question is rarely whether marketing matters. Instead, the real question is why marketing effort hasn’t translated into momentum. At […]

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May 19, 2021
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Referral Program for Small Business: Why It Drives Predictable Growth

I hope you enjoy reading this perspective. If you want clarity on what your brand actually needs next, this is where we begin. Author: Latifah Abdur | Founder of Elite Vivant Published: May 2021Last Updated: February 2026 Referral marketing is not a trend. It is a growth engine. A referral program for small business transforms […]

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May 6, 2020
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Lead Generation for Financial Advisors: 4 Strategies That Build Long-Term Clients

I hope you enjoy reading this perspective. If you want clarity on what your brand actually needs next, this is where we begin. Author: Latifah Abdur | Founder of Elite Vivant Published: May 2021Last Updated: February 2026 Lead generation for financial advisors requires more than visibility. It requires trust. Unlike transactional industries, financ

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March 12, 2020
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How to Invest a Tax Refund in Your Business for Strategic Growth

I hope you enjoy reading this perspective. If you want clarity on what your brand actually needs next, this is where we begin. Author: Latifah Abdur | Founder of Elite Vivant Published: March 2020 Last Updated: February 2026 Tax season can feel stressful. But once the refund arrives, it presents something powerful: opportunity. The question [&helli

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February 12, 2020
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Client Retention Strategy: 10 Ways to Build Long-Term Client Loyalty

Published: February 12, 2020Last Updated: February 2026 Client retention is not built on charm. It is built on structure, clarity, and consistency. While the idea of “romancing” your clients makes for a creative metaphor, long-term committed client relationships are not emotional accidents. They are operational decisions. Many freelancers and b

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February 4, 2020
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10 Ways to Turn Client Loyalty Into Sustainable Growth

Published: February 2020Last Updated: February 2026 Referrals are not random acts of goodwill. They are the result of trust, clarity, and structured experience. A strong client referral strategy transforms satisfied clients into active advocates. When designed intentionally, referrals become a predictable growth channel rather than an occasional bo

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January 16, 2020
Growth & Scale Decisions

How Customer Insight Strengthens Long-Term Client Loyalty

I hope you enjoy reading this perspective. If you want clarity on what your brand actually needs next, this is where we begin. Author: Latifah Abdur | Founder of Elite Vivant Published: January 2020 Last Updated: February 2026 Strong businesses are not built on transactions. They are built on understanding. “Get to Know Your Customers […]

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About Founder Notes

Founder Notes are observations drawn from real client work.

They capture patterns seen while guiding founders, consultants, and operators through moments where clarity determines what comes next.

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They are reflections on how decisions are made, where growth breaks down, and what creates stability before strategy is applied.

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February 10, 2026

Why websites stop converting at the growth stage

by  Latifah Abdur
February 10, 2026

Brand Strategy vs Marketing: When a Business Actually Needs Each

by  Latifah Abdur
February 10, 2026

AI Systems for Small Professional Services Firms

by  Latifah Abdur

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