Scaling a business sounds exciting, but growth can destroy a company if not managed properly.
Many businesses fail because they scale too quickly—without having the processes, leadership, or financial controls in place.
Key challenges in scaling:
- Maintaining customer experience while growing operations.
- Managing cash flow and resource allocation.
- Hiring the right talent and building strong leadership.
How to scale successfully:
- Automate and streamline processes before expansion.
- Build leadership capacity—strong teams sustain growth.
- Expand strategically, not recklessly—test new markets before full commitment.
- Keep financial discipline—growth should be profitable, not just revenue-driven.
Scaling requires structured decision-making.
The Sixsess Consultancy’s Business Growth Masterclasses provide frameworks for scaling without losing control:
For SMEs, founders, and entrepreneurs:
Learn more: https://sixsess.org/training/business-growth-masterclass-for-smes/
For professional consultants and strategists:
Learn more: https://sixsess.org/training/business-growth-masterclass-for-enterprise-organisations/
For further insights into business growth and strategy, please also take a look at our strategic partners and courses co-facilitators StratNavApp.com
https://www.stratnavapp.com/Articles
and our own guides:
What scaling challenges has your business faced? Let’s discuss!
Barry Eustance CMgr MCMI
Principal Consultant
The Sixsess Consultancy
https://sixsess.org/
clientservices@sixsess.org
Tel: +44 23 8212 1891
