More work can create pressure as well as opportunity. In this Cofi workshop, Rob Steadman explores business expansion, hiring, outsourcing and partnerships as different ways to support growth.
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Speaker: Rob Steadman, Cofi Business Network.
Identify the constraint before choosing the solution
The description introduces scaling, new markets, collaboration and long-term planning. Begin with the work your business struggles to deliver consistently. Is the problem capacity, a missing skill, unclear processes or demand that comes and goes? Those problems may need different solutions. Hiring can provide ongoing capacity, while outsourcing may suit defined specialist work. A collaboration needs clear responsibilities and a useful purpose for each business involved. Consider the time required to manage the arrangement as well as the cost. Growth should be assessed against the service you can deliver reliably. Use the recording to develop questions, then compare options with your own workload and objectives before making a commitment.
Three actions to try
- Describe the specific limit on your current business capacity.
- Compare the resources needed for different solutions.
- Choose a small step that lets you learn before expanding further.
Questions and answers
Who presents this workshop?
Rob Steadman, host of Cofi. The recording is a learning resource to support planning, rather than a guarantee that any particular growth route will succeed.
Where can I ask questions and find more free help?
Cofi Business Network is 100% free. You can meet other business owners, share experience and explore practical ideas. Join whether you are starting out or already running an established business.
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