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It sounds confusing and paradoxical, but too much success can cause a startup venture to fail. A successful launch is welcome, and demand exceeding expectations quickly leads to excitement. But that is also when caution is needed! Growth that is too rapid brings a risk of failure. We explain a few reasons why and how you can avoid them through care and foresight.<\/p>\n

Overwhelmed by excessive demand<\/h3>\n

Especially in the early stages, processes need time to settle. Meeting unexpectedly high demand requires enough staff and material resources. If these are not available, delivery times first have to be adjusted or orders turned down. That can damage your company’s reputation, because reliability is crucial today. To avoid it, plan staffing and material requirements as accurately as possible in advance. If it happens nevertheless, respond by hiring additional staff, possibly on a temporary basis, and reinforcing procurement. Communication with customers is always important. If you explain longer delivery times or other challenges openly and transparently, customers will generally understand, and your reputation as a reliable entrepreneur will be preserved.<\/p>\n

A diluted offering<\/h3>\n

Under the pressure of success, young companies tend to expand their portfolios quickly. As soon as one product is well received, another is launched. This can leave you trying to reach too many different target groups with too many products and losing sight of your main market. Differences in quality can dilute your offering further and make lasting business success harder. So be bold and focused on your core strengths and products in the early stages. Once you have established stable, profitable revenue there, it is time to consider expanding your product range and target groups.<\/p>\n

Cash-flow shortage<\/h3>\n

Even a sound liquidity plan can be thrown off course by unexpected expenses or delayed income. In manufacturing and skilled trades in particular, staff and material costs often have to be paid before a project is completed and can be invoiced. For large projects, you should therefore agree on an advance payment to prevent liquidity shortages.<\/p>\n

Tax payments<\/h3>\n

Tax payments are a cost item that is often overlooked. When starting a business, it can be useful to apply for cash accounting for VAT (Ist-Versteuerung). This means VAT only becomes due once your customers have paid their invoices. Even then, remember that another portion of the money in the business account is already owed to the tax office. Set aside funds each month deliberately so that you can meet your tax payments.<\/p>\n

Lack of experience<\/h3>\n

Rapid growth requires strategic, commercial and logistical skill to make decisions with the future in mind. Founders often lack the entrepreneurial experience needed for this. External mentors can support you by accompanying your business through its early stages. In Goslar district, there is a mentoring network<\/a> supported by WiReGo.<\/p>\n

Conclusion:<\/h3>\n

Growth also needs careful planning. Early success is a good thing, but it is important to develop at a measured pace and keep all crucial areas of the business in view. That is how initial excitement becomes long-term success.<\/p>\n

To strengthen your entrepreneurial skills, you can find suitable events through the Startup and Innovation Academy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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