What a small business needs before its next big step

Growth is often presented as a dramatic moment. For a small enterprise, it is more likely to begin with practical questions: which products customers return for, where time is lost and how reliably the business can meet demand.

Keeping clear records and listening to customers can help an owner understand the business they already have. That understanding is a useful basis for deciding what should come next.

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