Think you’re ready to grow? Ask yourself these questions.

September 30, 2025

Taking on more clients? Expanding your services? Launching into a new market?

Growth is exciting, and with the right planning, it can be a turning point for your business.

Here are four key questions to ask yourself before scaling up.

1. Do you have enough cash flow for the next stage?

Growth often means spending before you earn: stock up on supplies, hire more staff, or invest in new technology. Do you have the working capital to manage that? It could be time to explore funding options, stagger your expansion, or adjust your timeline.

2. Are your systems and processes built to scale?

Can your current invoicing, inventory, and reporting systems handle increased demand? Review your software, automate what you can, and build in capacity so your systems won’t buckle under the pressure of a larger operation.

3. Is your pricing model sustainable as you grow?

Bigger business brings more overheads and greater complexity. Are your current margins wide enough to cover these? Adjust your pricing so it reflects the extra time, effort, and resources needed to deliver at scale without eating your profits.

4. Are there tax or compliance implications?

Business growth can push you into new tax brackets, GST thresholds, payroll obligations or even overseas tax obligations if dealing with overseas customers or doing business overseas. Make sure you stay compliant. The last thing you want is a surprise tax bill just as your momentum is building.