Managing the Growth of your Business

Who is this course suitable for?
Starting a business is a major achievement—but growing it in a sustainable, strategic way is a whole new challenge. This course is ideal for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and early-stage founders who have started to see growth and are ready to take their venture to the next level. If you’ve invested significant time, energy, and resources into building your business and want to avoid the common pitfalls of unmanaged scaling, this course will help you grow with confidence and control.

Overview:
Scaling a business requires more than ambition. It demands structure, planning, and the right systems to support your evolving needs. In this course, we’ll explore the essential principles of growth, including the shift from self-employment to business ownership, and how to create systems that support record-keeping, decision-making, and operational efficiency. You’ll also learn about managing people, hiring strategically, and exploring advanced growth models such as franchising and acquisition.

Agenda:

• Principles of growth and managing expansion
• Are you self-employed or running a business?
• Roles, functions, and the value of clear processes
• Developing systems and creating an operations manual
• Hiring and outsourcing for sustainable scaling
• Business models and improving workflow
• Exploring licensing, franchising, and acquisition
• Creating an action plan for your next growth phase

This course will equip you with the strategies and tools needed to scale effectively while maintaining stability, clarity, and long-term impact.