“It all begins with small numbers. A few more drops of precipitation, a little more wind, a slight rise in the sea level, a couple of degrees difference in the elevation of the moon. Great forces are born in small numbers..” *
People seeking to change their businesses – for whatever reason -creating growth and profitability or, perhaps, increasing value in connection with an exit strategy – often feel overrwhelmed and don’t know where to start. Small steps can create positive results. The most important step is usually the first one.
* Many thanks to Steven Charleston for this quotation. In its original context, it had little, if anything, to do with business. However, it struck me that it has everything to do with business.