24 CLEARING THE HURDLES: WOMEN BUILDING HIGH-GROWTH BUSINESSES
Certainly some entrepreneurs have more “choice” in their
approach to growth. For example, if you have substantial cash reserves,
a Ph.D. in engineering, or experience in start-up, you already have sub-
stantial resources and you might be able to attract many more, so your
big dreams might be within your grasp. On the other hand, if you have
less experience, lack substantial personal start-up cash, or face high
industry barriers (e.g., regulatory requirements or a labor shortage),
you will have to take a very strategic approach to resource acquisition.
Given a concept with its associated business and sector potential, the
combination of your personal goals and individual capabilities, along ...