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Your goal as CEO of a startup business should be to fire yourself from all key roles by hiring people smarter than you. So build a team that can completely own key departments better than you. This means bringing in top talent for areas like marketing, sales, finance, product, and operations. Delegating key tasks allows you to focus on the big picture like strategic decisions and long term vision. It frees up your time to work “on the business” rather than “in the business”. Empowering your team also boosts company morale and builds a culture of ownership. When your team feels trusted they're more motivated to do their best work. Remember a great CEO isn't someone who does everything. A great CEO builds a strong, capable team and trusts them to handle the details. 🔻Do you find it helpful, Connect me on LinkedIn: Saurav Gupta 🫶 ⭕ Claim your 30-minute FREE Growth Map session worth $150, only for serious entrepreneurs. ⏳Don't just dream it, do it. 🌐 www.levelupstartup.com #linkedin #businessowners #startups #businessgrowth #strategies #Bookacall

Show you the money? Of course! --- #startups #strategy #operations Hi, I'm Milly and I help founders win. I’m a Fractional COO and Business Coach. I build accessible and affordable ways to help you beat the odds and build a business that’s destined for success, without breaking the bank. If you're struggling with overwhelm and you'd like to get more of the right sh!t done in your growing business, head to my profile to book a free, no-strings, zero-stress chat with me. Liked this post and want to see more? 🔔 Hit the bell icon on my profile for more content like this ➕ Connect with or follow me

Every time, when a founder or CEO starts to do hands-on work, the business gets professional worker, but loses the CEO. And you didn’t want to start your own business to lose control like this, did you? It’s perfect when you’re aware of the daily tasks of your team. It’s even better when you know how to do them. But if you want to build a business, you can’t always do it on your own. Because this snowball of tasks will be getting bigger and bigger. And you’ll be not scaling, but burning out and closing. Your task is to build an ecosystem, not to create a theater of one actor. I also have to remind myself from time to time, so let’s learn together. Tell me, when was the first time you were ready to outsource a task? #startup #founder #outsourcing #CEOrisks #efficient #businessowner

I recently made stickers that say 'Is it *really* a priority?'. My clients put them next to the trackpad on their laptops because the vast majority of operational problems that I solve are problems of prioritisation. A good Strategy is your prioritisation cheat sheet. Imagine sitting down at your desk every day knowing exactly what you have to focus on that day and what you can ignore. Do you feel like you know what you need to work on each day? If you're not feeling like that, let me know why in the comments and I'll give you my best advice. --- #startups #strategy #operations Hi, I'm Milly and I help founders win. I’m a Fractional COO and Business Coach. I build accessible and affordable ways to help you beat the odds and build a business that’s destined for success, without breaking the bank. If you're struggling with overwhelm and you'd like to get more of the right sh!t done in your growing business, head to my profile to book a free, no-strings, zero-stress chat with me. Liked this post and want to see more? 🔔 Hit the bell icon on my profile for more content like this ➕ Connect with or follow me

The scope of my strategy consulting work is focused on helping businesses to start, scale and sustain. Each of these stages focus on unique experiences and expertise of the business owner. There are business owners who will remain at the Start stage of their business for a long time even though by revenue and staff strength they should have scaled to a small or medium enterprises. My experience working with several companies has shown me that the growth mindset of the owner, the ability of the owner to handle growth, manage and lead more people and most importantly understanding of finance will give meaning to growth While Vision, mission, objective and setting the basis of sales and marketing are things for starting Scaling is more and sustaining is Most when I say I create strategies that transform organizations. It should be clear that it depends on the stage or state of the company #strategyconsulting #strategy #growth #businessdevelopment #startup #system #structure

#zakstoptips As founders, our beliefs, values, and actions form the core of our entrepreneurial journey. Here's how each one plays a crucial role and how to leverage them for success: 1. Beliefs: What you believe drives your vision and mission. Are you deeply passionate about solving a specific problem? Do you believe in the power of collaboration and community? Understanding your core beliefs fosters authenticity and attracts collaborators who share your vision. Challenge your beliefs regularly. As markets evolve and you learn, be open to adapting your beliefs to ensure they stay relevant and impactful. 2. Values: Values guide your decision-making. Do you prioritize innovation over stability? Integrity over profits? Defining your core values ensures your actions align with your principles, building trust and fostering a strong internal culture. Live by your values, no matter what. Difficult situations will arise. Hold fast to your values, even when it's tempting to take shortcuts. This strengthens your reputation and attracts partners who value the same principles. 3. Actions: Actions translate your beliefs and values into tangible results. Are you actively building a product that reflects your vision? Are you taking steps to create a positive impact in line with your values? Consistent action, aligned with your core principles, is what moves your venture forward. Focus on progress, not perfection. Business is a journey with inevitable twists and turns. Celebrate small wins, learn from setbacks, and keep taking action that moves you closer to your goals. #fridaytips #ceotips #fuzzelogicsolutions #business #saas #startups #finance #fintech #enterpriseleadership #leadership

I never thought I’d say this, but managing rapid growth can sometimes feel like a blessing and a curse. You hit your big break, the orders are flowing in, and suddenly you're overwhelmed. Here's the reality: Rapid growth is exciting, but it can also be risky if not managed properly. So, how do you keep the momentum while staying in control? Streamline your operations: Early-stage growth can stretch your resources thin. Focus on automating key processes so you can handle the increased demand without sacrificing quality. Hire strategically: It’s tempting to hire quickly when growth spikes, but slow down. Bring in key players that align with your long-term vision, not just to fill gaps. Plan your cash flow: Growth eats capital. Make sure you're raising funds early and keeping a close eye on expenses. The faster you grow, the more cash you need on hand. As the saying goes: "Don't let the wave of growth drown you—learn to surf it." Need help managing your growth? Let’s connect—book a call today! #StartupGrowth #ScalingBusiness #OperationsManagement #BusinessStrategy #Leadership #HiringTips #CashFlowManagement #Entrepreneurship #TechStartups #SYNCMETHOD #MutualProsperity

3 things you need to make your business a success. Many start ups do not know this, but in order to succeed you need to have these 3 things in order: 1.TEST YOUR IDEA, there is no point in wasting money on idea if you don't know who will buy it. It can save you a lot of money and nerves. I have spoken to so many businesses who invested £100,000s into ideas nobody is buying. 😨 2. BUSINESS PLAN & BUDGET - write it down before you start the journey, it does not need to be a complex document, but it needs to be clear for the reader, 3. WHAT you want to do, HOW you want to do it and WHY you want to do it. SWOT - what are YOUR strengths, weaknesses and what opportunities it can bring and what threats you may face. It is important that you are fully aware of who you are, what you can do and what you can't do. Because in business, what can go wrong will go wrong. If you want to have a chat about your business, give me a shout. I work with businesses at various stages of their journey. So don't worry if you are a start up, scaling up or business in troubles. Scale Up Outsourcing Prosperitas Investment Group #business #startup #scaleup #exitplanning

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Successfully scaling a business can be tricky. One of the best ways to learn is by watching or hearing from those who have done it before. This article shares five insights from someone who grew a business from a startup to a 500-person company. If you have grown your business, what advice would you add? https://ow.ly/1oBh30sFNiJ #Growth #Business #Startup