When businesses are covered in the media, often there is a lot of focus on the initial idea, the genesis moment. Then they almost brush over the middle part – the scaling up part – and arrive at how big and awesome the business is today. It makes for a fun read or in the case of a movie or show an entertaining watch, but it’s also a missed opportunity. The middle part – the scaling up part is where so many small business owners get stuck. It’s the part so many of us need more guidance with and so we wanted to get conversations going on the topic of scaling up.

Samantha Bousquet

When I began my freshman year at Quinnipiac University in 2017, I had a clear vision of my future: to become the next big sideline sports reporter. I immersed myself in journalism, covering campus sports and producing for the university’s sports show. But as exciting as the work was, something didn’t quite fit. Read more>>

Tasha Roberts

We have been experiencing 100% growth year over year since 2022.

I would attribute that growth to a multitude of strategies. We stepped up our marketing game. We invested heavily into our website, Google presence, and re-branding. I also started focusing on hiring the right people, that share our company core values and vision. With the right people on your team, you can accomplish anything! Read more>>

Chris Clark

Scaling a business is an exciting yet complex process that requires careful planning and execution. DO NOT SCALE JUST TO SCALE. Scaling without having all your ducks in a row will quickly put you out of business. Here are my top three things to be mindful of when scaling:

1. Strong Foundation: Ensure your business processes, infrastructure, and team are prepared to handle growth without compromising quality.

2. Financial Stability: Monitor cash flow, control expenses, and plan for the financial demands of scaling, such as investments in technology, staff, and marketing. Read more>>