When One Client Drives the Whole Ship

The Hidden Operational Risks of Customer Concentration

Last week we introduced the idea of customer concentration—how too much revenue from too few clients can create unseen risk. This week, let’s look at how that plays out in real-time, every day, inside your operations.

Here’s the reality: when one customer makes up a big chunk of your income, your entire operation starts to bend around their needs.

You prioritize their timeline.
You adapt your systems and people to their processes.
You…

One Client Driving All Your Revenue? Understanding Customer Concentration: A Quiet Risk for Small Businesses

Understanding Customer Concentration: A Quiet Risk for Small Businesses

For Family-Owned Business Owners

Let’s talk about something that doesn’t always make it onto the dashboard but quietly shapes your financial health: customer concentration.

Customer concentration refers to how much of your revenue is tied up with just a few clients. If more than 30–40% of your income is coming from one or two customers, your business is more exposed than you might think.

Sure, having big clients feels g…

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When One Client Drives the Whole Ship

The Hidden Operational Risks of Customer Concentration

One Client Driving All Your Revenue? Understanding Customer Concentration: A Quiet Risk for Small Businesses

Understanding Customer Concentration: A Quiet Risk for Small Businesses

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