SCALING a business is often seen as a daunting task — one that many entrepreneurs shy away from due to fear of the unknown. Yet, not scaling can leave your business vulnerable, especially during times of crisis. In a rapidly changing economic landscape, staying small risks stagnation or, worse, even closure.

Imagine a single store struggling to cover overhead costs versus a network of stores contributing to a centralized support system. Whereas one store can barely cover its own electricity bills, a network of stores can generate substantial revenue to support additional managerial roles and improve overall efficiency and customer service. This distributed model mitigates risks by diversifying income streams. Setbacks in one location won't jeopardize the entire operation, a far cry from the vulnerability of relying on a single outlet.