The Great Small Business Plateau

Animated Small Business Plateau graphicHas your small business’ initial growth and success suddenly stopped growing?

The momentum from your initial capital, government funding, and green, enthusiastic staff, has petered out. You’ve pushed your way through your first year, growing the topline each month. But now, the magic is gone. Meanwhile, you’re feeling pressured to work harder and faster just to realize the same gains.

This is the Great Small Business Plateau.

The days are longer, the workload heavier, and yet the profits frustratingly the same. For some reason, that next level of success stays out of reach. Multiple factors – Growth Inhibitors – could be at play within an organization to create this pattern. A targeted assessment can help you identify which are inhibiting your company’s growth, and identify the next steps to slingshot you off the Great Small Business Plateau.
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