As a growth phase entrepreneur, you’ve successfully gotten your business up and running, which is a huge accomplishment. But what are your next steps? Read more about topics and questions to consider below, get in touch with your closest SBDC regional center, check out resources for exit phase entrepreneurs and find upcoming educational events on our calendar.
As your customer base grows, so does the complexity of your operations and service. And managing a larger team means not only hiring the right people but also fostering an environment conducive to your business’s core values. NYSBDC advisors can help you implement efficient processes, automate tasks, and ensure quality standards, as well as develop your desired team.
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Growth requires capital, so you might be seeking additional funding at this point. NYSBDC advisors can assist you in deciding what type of funding would be optimal for your business and provide support as you pursue it. They can also help you understand how to manage cash flow, balance revenue, and optimize spending.
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Business growth calls for upleveling your marketing and branding strategies. You might want to target broader or new audiences while still retaining your existing customer base. You might also wish to utilize new tools and methodologies around customer relationships. NYSBDC advisors can assist you in choosing the marketing strategies and tools right for your business.
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Growth often involves expanding your product lines, entering new markets, or adding features. NYSBDC advisors can assist you with the market research and careful planning this requires. You might also need to look at scaling your infrastructure, such as your website, backend systems, or data storage, to support growth without compromising performance. NYSBDC experts can advise on this, as well.
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The growth phase is when you must shift from a “do-everything” mindset to delegating and empowering others on your team. NYSBDC advisors can help you think through what is needed to make that transition effective. They can also aid you in changing from reactivity to proactive planning around using your team members and resources well.
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1 event, | 5 events, What You Don’t Know Can Cost You: Merchant Services 101 for Small Businesses Small Business Human Resources UPMC Essential for Success Training – Multi-State Supplier Readiness Webinar Welcome to the SBDC Info Session Welcome to the SBDC Info Session | 3 events, Marketing Strategies with NeuroMarketing AI Starter Kit – Practical Tools for Small Businesses (2-Part Session) Resilience Strategies for Entrepreneurs & Sustainable Success webinar | 8 events, Grow & Fund – Weekly Business Booster (2-Part Series) Christine Curzio, owner, Simply Payments Buying an Existing Business Monthly Business Solutions Roundtable Monthly Business Solutions Roundtable Monthly Business Solutions Roundtable Christine Curzio, owner, Simply Payments Grow & Fund – Weekly Business Booster (2 Sessions) | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
1 event, Welcome to the SBDC Info Session | 4 events, Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online) NELP Business Entity Formation Government Contracting 101 Building Better Credit for Bigger Opportunities | Part 1 | 5 events, Grants for R & D : SBIR and STTR Business Valuation A Simple Recipe for Social Media Success Customer Segments & Why They Matter More Than You Think | 8 events, NELP Remote Small Business Legal Clinic Sales Tax Best Practices Storytelling, a Complete Marketing Tool Sales Tax Best Practices Business Start-up Basics & Planning- Small Business Seminars Is Entreprenuership for You? Is Entreprenuership for You? | |||
1 event, Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online) | 5 events, IN PERSON: Website Workday at the New York Public Library Success Through Certification How to Start a Business Workshop Welcome to the SBDC Info Session | 8 events, Google Suite for Business Workshop AI Starter Kit – Practical Tools for Small Businesses (2-Part Session) Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Marketing Turn Clicks into Clients: Optimizing Your Website for Success Business Formation Small Business Digital Game Plan: Your Online Growth Playbook Brand Identity from the Inside Out Access To Capital | Capital to Grow, Confidence to Thrive | 4 events, Introduction to HR & Payroll Financing Your Small Business – Small Business Seminar Grow & Fund – Weekly Business Booster (2-Part Sessions) Preparation for Holidays Sales | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
3 events, IN-PERSON: Website Workday at the Brooklyn Public Library “Hustle for Freedom” Business Bootcamp Welcome to the SBDC Info Session | 9 events, Building a Small Business Website Fund Your Business With Community Convenience Sells Content Creation Without the Overwhelm: Smart Strategies for Busy Entrepreneurs Marketing to the Government Content Creation Without the Overwhelm: Smart Strategies for Busy Entrepreneurs Convenience Sells From Local to Global: Unlocking International Opportunities | 6 events, CPA Accounting Clinic Google Analytics: Learn what visitors are doing on your website and what is working and what is not EmpowerHER Expo 2025 Brand Positioning: Why Should Anyone Choose You? EmpowerHER Expo Invite 2025 | 3 events, AI Made Simple: Unlocking Growth for Small Businesses Artificial Intelligence Basics – Small Business Seminar | 2 events, | ||
1 event, “Hustle for Freedom” Business Bootcamp | 6 events, Crafting the Perfect 2-Minute Pitch Crafting the Perfect 3-Minute Pitch How to Respond to an RFP Non-Disclosure Agreements: When Should You Require an NDA, When Should You Sign an NDA Non-Disclosure Agreements: When Should You Require an NDA, When Should You Sign an NDA | 5 events, Business Entity Formation (with NELP) Business Entity Formation Workshop with NELP Business Legal Entity with NELP AI Starter Kit – Practical Tools for Small Businesses (2-Part Session) | 6 events, Bookkeeping Basics for Small Business Owners Bookkeeping Basics for Small Business Owners Cybersecurity Essentials for Small Business – Small Business Seminar Grow & Fund – Weekly Business Booster (2-Part Series) |
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