As the Head of Headway Capital Business Lending describes in this Entrepreneur article, there are many things small business owners should be thinking about so that their business is ready to take advantage of a good surprise. Since most efforts are focused on planning for the bad surprises — for instance, hiring lawyers for contract review or securing workers comp, small business owners sometimes don’t think about preparing for the good surprises.
This article provides ideas on how small business owners can start thinking about managing and preparing for growth, whether they’re looking to expand into a new market, take advantage of an upswell in contract opportunities, or develop a new product. Armed with these tips, business owners can help ensure they’re set up to get the financing they need to maximize their unexpected growth opportunities.