26 CLEARING THE HURDLES: WOMEN BUILDING HIGH-GROWTH BUSINESSES
ground and the venture. Even though you might have experience and
education that is related to the type of business, activities, or the industry,
there is always a learning curve for the entrepreneur in transferring these
skills to a new business and growing it. Some skills will transfer and
some will not. Some skills are right for start-up, and others are right for
growth. Do you have the right combination of experience, capabilities,
and expertise to grow your venture? If not, can you develop the required
experience? Can you find a partner or partners with the right experience?
Financial Knowledge and Business Savvy
Financial savvy and money management skills are necessary for grow-
ing ...