Scale Your Business to Never-Before Heights!




Now that your business is up and running; and the revenue stream is steadily covering costs and even bringing in some profits, the next step is a given- scaling up. As an entrepreneur, at this point you might be worried about the potential risks, especially if you have a large team working for you. Expanding the business does come with its fair share of risks, but if rightly done, it can be equally rewarding. So how do you actually decide whether to go for it? If you find yourself lost in this confusion, this article is for you.
Introspect: Before pumping in even more capital, take a good look at your own interests and where you stand regarding the business. An independent venture consumes all of an entrepreneur’s time and energy, and a larger scale will require it even more. It is important that you are passionate about your product. Your business can not be something you do only for money. At the end of the day, it should be a part of who you are. If you enjoy the journey more than the reward at the end of it, we say go all in and scale up, it will eventually be worth it.
The right attitude: As the captain of the ship, it is very important that you maintain a positive outlook in general, and about crisis situations. Be prepared to make mistakes and accept responsibility for them. Believe in yourself that you will be able to overcome all your hurdles by giving your best. The right attitude and the right amount of humour will create a positive impact on your team and take you places.
 Know your customer: To make any product or service work, it is important to understand who buys it and why. Now that you are considering investing more into that product, this becomes all the more crucial. Go beyond the normal demographic and locational profiling. Understand the lifestyle of your customers, the kind pf content they consume online, their needs and exactly how your product is going to address those needs.
Opportunity cost: Before pumping in further capital into growth, consider the alternative opportunities into which this money could have been channelized, and the risks and returns associated with them. Only then can you be sure of whether scaling up is indeed the best option.
Clarity: Having clarity of vision is of utmost importance for an entrepreneur. You need to have a clear goal which you want to achieve, and an idea of your strengths and weaknesses. Be bold and do not be afraid to ask for help where needed. Be prepared to delegate the right jobs to the right people.
These are some of the factors you must keep in mind while deciding whether to scale up your business. Believe in yourself, and you will be reaching great heights real soon!

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