162 CLEARING THE HURDLES: WOMEN BUILDING HIGH-GROWTH BUSINESSES
company followed an ambitious growth strategy by franchising the
concept. Once you have identified your strategy, how do you clear the
challenge of differing expectations?
Overcoming High Hurdles
Don’t become an entrepreneur because you want power
and control. Do it because you believe in what you want.
And, look at the broader picture; don’t get hung up
on the details—let certain things go.
So you have determined your strategy and want to grow your business,
but you have come up against expectations that you can’t or shouldn’t
grow your venture. What should you do? The following are some sug-
gestions.
1. Determine what your personal definition of success is: Fast
growth? Personal wealth? Large ...