[Solvency]

To me the picture perfect software company that meets this archetype is McNeel (who made and maintain Rhino3D). A comparatively niche market NURBs design tool for artists, engineers, and industrial designers. Been in business over 20 years. Constantly improving the software. Everyone treated fairly and making honest and competitive wages. I wish there were far more companies like this than there are.

[schnable]

Bear, Things, and AnyList are software apps I use that are small businesses and provide tremendous value for me.