June 12, 2014
“Clever people and grocers weigh everything,” said Zorba the Greek. So do service business owners when it comes to growing revenues. “Do I want more?” they ask themselves. “Of course! There’s the mortgage. The kids’ college fund. Mom’s medical expenses. And that bucket list trip to Tahiti!” Yet surely as the sun sets over Bora Bora, their smile droops when they consider the additional time it would require. But does it have to? I spoke with Aldonna Ambler, CMC, CSP, an award-winning growth strategist, multiple business owner, and host of a weekly peer-to-peer online talk show for CEOs/mid-size company Presidents at GrowthStrategistShow.com. Ambler has been immersed in helping mid-sized service businesses scale for nearly three decades. Why is Scale Important Many women come to entrepreneurship for one reason: options. They want more attractive career options. Lifestyle options. Creativity options. Financial options. However, they structure their business operations in a way that makes them the primary service delivery funnel. Or preferred customer service source. Which means that the company can’t function without them. In other words,…
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