The Art and Science of Scalability

A scalable business is a business with plenty of room to grow. This means flexible internal systems, predictable and manageable operating costs, and the ability to take on more customers as demand increases. For small business leaders, 88% say their goal is to increase revenue in the coming year and the key is scalability.

From 2015 to 2017, startups created an incredible $2.3 trillion in value — 36% higher than the previous 3-year period of $1.8 trillion. As we enter the new year, 88% of business leaders say their goals are to scale up by increasing revenue in 2019, but it’s not as simple as just taking on more clients or projects. The collective influence of the global startup scene is thanks to the forward thinking innovation of entrepreneurs with big ideas, but it’ll take more than just ideas to keep a business powerful. For very small businesses, 50% struggle with hiring new employees, 48% struggle with increasing their profits, and 41% struggle with growing revenue; all huge roadblocks for growth and markers of an unscalable business model.

This infographic touches on all the necessary points when it comes to business scalability, from internal systems, to team responsibility, and consumer interactions. Ready to grow your business like never before? A little scalability can go a long way.