“Go big or go home” is an often-said mantra for growth, but this statement ignores the dangers of premature scaling. While an unbridled spirit is often what fuels startups to pursue their innovative goals, that mentality can also lead to their deaths. Over time, a startup's vision grows, as does the demand for its product—which means other aspects of the startup need to scale as well. As a business owner, you may have to start increasing the number of employees, your marketing reach, the size … [Read more...]