Your local butcher, the independent firm in this analogy, is the heart of the community. Their solutions may not always fit the local palate, reflecting global trends more than local flavours. What’s more, their vast global footprint frequently leaves multinational professional services firms without a localised centre of moral gravity. Independent operators deliver professional service that’s not only about understanding the local market but being a part of it. In the end, while multinationals may offer the world, independents – like the local butcher – offer a slice of home: familiar, bespoke, and most importantly a joy to work with.

Source: Stuff January 16, 2024 12:24 UTC