A small business goes though several lifecycle stages; just like humans do!
And the needs and management of your business will change at each stage; just like a child growing up.
We have bundled our resources to cover the various stages so you can quickly learn how to manage your business at each step.
Drill down to learn more on how to help your business thrive.
Visit Emergency Room if Necessary
Sometimes your business is in difficulty! Rather than waste time on detailed planning at this stage, you should consider our 90 Day recovery template to stabilize your business; then you can get started on more detailed planning towards your Sustainable Business Success. In such cases always remember our advice is only general in nature as we don't know your business. ALWAYS seek professional assistance when necessary.
Growth and Business Size Stages
Young businesses are all about growth while they aim to become a viable business. Some keep growing through several business size stages. Commonly, a small business start-up begins as a one person band or Solopreneur. The next stage is a Micro business of 1-4 staff. Then a small business of 5-19 staff and finally a medium to large business over time. Each such business size stage has different major hurdles to cross. Our resources help you at each business size stage.
Lifestyle Stage
Most small business owners reach a point where they are sufficiently happy with what they have built to slow down a bit and have a "life"; travel, upgrade cars and houses and generally take a well deserved break. At some point, they might decide to start the Growth cycle again or they choose to Exit
Business Exit Stage
At some point, every owner leaves their business. It might be a sale to a third party or passing to the next family generation. Generally you want to get the best deal you can for exiting your "baby". Our resources show you steps you can take to get the best exit from your business.
12Faces Business Development Resources
All our resources are bundled by business life stage above. But you can also go straight to the best bundle to serve your immediate needs to develop your business.
- running a business without a Plan to make it work to its fullest potential leads to waste and stress. See more on our approach to realistic small business Planning
- you often have business problems where you need to brainstorm possible solutions. Our Business Diagnostics and Business Decision Making tools grouped under the SBS Problems menu will help
- our multi media and other training materials are grouped under the SBS Resources menu
- and all this is FREE. If you want personal support, also see our Mentoring and Coaching services