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Tips on handling problems related to business growing too fast.

By Clifford Woods

If you own a small business, your goals will be profitability first and then its expansion. The growth is an exciting phase yet, can be overwhelming and intimidating. Any business’s primary goal, small or big, is to get more customers, deliver the service or product, and reach the break-even point.
And if we go by traditional business sayings, you will start yielding profits once the break-even point is attained. The next aim is to achieve growth. However, rapid growth can become a problem sometimes. You can tame rapid growth gracefully if you have a plan and have employees trained for such a situation.
Here are some tips on how to handle such a situation successfully-

1. How to deal with a shortage of cash as your demand and customers increases.

Running an underdeveloped business can be challenging, and you may have already reached the limit of your capital while setting up the business. At this stage, your business may be surviving on credit as you look to increase your sales and revenue; there may be a subsequent increase in your monthly expenditure.
If the payments you ought to receive delay somehow, then you have a problem. 
To deal with the fiscal gap, stick to a realistic plan to apply in a cash deficiency scenario.

2. Operational efficiency.

Expansion of business also means getting well organized. The plan you used to adhere to for the smooth flow won’t be functional now as the rapid growth will require a new management plan. You will have to hire new people earlier than you anticipated. You may not be skilled enough to hire the right people or may not have the time to redesign your workflow to accommodate increased demand. These problems combined may lead to further issues:-
  • Your new employees do not have proper training.
  • You can't manufacture or buy inventory quickly enough to fill orders
  • You fail to determine the actual cost of delivering your products or dealing with customers
  • Your customer service isn't up-to-par.

3. How to manage office space when your existing space feels lesser.

With new people hired, increased cabinets, desks, and the number of inventories, the working area you customized for a smaller business start becoming insufficient.
In case you need a new office, space and are forced to move to a new location before your lease is up, you could be responsible for continuing to pay the lease until a new tenant takes up that place. The best way to get rid of this problem is to plan for it before signing a lease. It is an efficient way of dealing with your small business growing too fast.

4. Keep track of the audience feedback.

A few negative feedbacks occasionally are a part of the business and can be understood. However, if negative feedback starts piling up, then there is something wrong. Pay attention to customer feedback as positive feedback is a good thing for your business, while negative reviews can have an adverse effect. Have a plan in advance to handle both negative and positive feedback.

These are the things you need to keep in mind to deal with the problems you face in a small business growing fast. We at EMA train employees to be capable of acting diligently in such crises. A trained employee is more stable and consistent in his performance and is capable of making sound decisions. The increased efficiency of the employee comes in handy in a situation of rapid growth. If an employee is satisfied with his job, he is more loyal to the company and will give his best in times of need.

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