Ask any owner what their job is, and you’ll rarely get a short answer. In one week, small business owners might design a new product, call a supplier, fix a late order, plan next year, and check the bank balance twice. There’s no separate team for each job. The owner is the team. That’s why the way an owner spends their time shapes how fast the business grows. When too much time goes into one area, other areas fall behind. Sales may be strong while delivery slips, or the systems may run well while nobody looks for new customers. The good news is that all of this work fits into five clear roles. Once you can name them, it gets much easier to see which one your business needs most right now. This infographic explains each role, shows what the