Running a business is not easy. What is easy is suddenly finding yourself caught up in the day-to-day rather than having the freedom to do what you really love: focusing on the big picture and getting that next big piece of business. Based on our experience working with business owners in numerous different industries, we’ve found that there are 5 key “pillars” necessary to pull yourself out of the weeds and stop working IN your business and work ON your business instead.

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FINANCIALS PLAN TRANSPARENCY ACCOUNTABILITY PEOPLE
Capital to support growth
Accurate daily, weekly and
monthly reporting
Key Performance Indicators
to predict the future
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Include all stakeholders
Alignment and focus
Know where you are going
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Everyone knows the plan
Everyone knows his or her role
Everyone knows the score –
open book
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Priorities are measured by week,
month, quarter & year
Empower others to make
decisions
Processes to scale
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Share values, vision & passion
Attract expert talent
Stakeholders that open
doors and share resources
The Leader in Growing Second Stage Companies®
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THE EVOLUTIONARY PROCESS
Allows Business Owners to Transition
Companies from Established to Growth
FINANCIALS
PLAN
PEOPLE
TRANSPARENCY
WHICH WILL BECOME THE FOUNDATION FOR THE SUCCESS OF YOUR BUSINESS
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