You’ve launched your startup and worked hard to launch. Now that the early stages of running your business are out of the way, and demand is holding strong for your products and services, you probably have your eyes on growing your brand. Scaling up is an exciting process for any business, but it is also a time fraught with risks. Some businesses that are doing well in their start-up phase falter by trying to grow without figuring out things like shipping or warehousing. If you’re ready to take your business to the next level, these steps will help you get ready to scale up.
Take Final Stock of the Basics
Before you look at scaling up, take some time to review your basics one more time. Is everything absolutely running as smoothly as it can be? Are there any parts of your operation that could use a little more tweaking before you start to put more demands on your systems? Any minor issue that exists now will be magnified as you try to grow, so make sure all of your basics are locked down before moving forward.
Decide What You Can Outsource
The key to scaling up without overspending on payroll is outsourcing processes that you can’t effectively manage in-house. For example, using a warehouse and distribution service can streamline order fulfillment without the need to hire additional employees or purchase physical space. Outsource anything that can be done more efficiently and affordably out of your office or that you don’t have time to manage properly.
Increase Your Marketing Efforts
When you’re ready to start growing, launch a marketing campaign that reaches new audiences than you have targeted in the past. Through your efforts, be sure to keep your existing customers engaged while reaching out to new markets.
Make Xcel Delivery Services part of your plan to scale up your startup. Our warehousing and distribution services allow you to fulfill customer orders quickly and efficiently, even as your brand grows. For more information about our Tucson delivery service and distribution centers, call (520) 355-4897.
