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Top 4 Mistakes That Stop Your Startup From ScalingTo make sure you're ready to take the next step in your business, recognize these common pitfalls.

ByJennifer Spencer

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Once you have proven a successful business model and business is going well, many entrepreneurs seek to scale their operations. But, scaling doesn't just mean hiring more inventory and selling more. To scale successfully, it must be done holistically: with the team, the company infrastructure, and daily operations to ensure the team can keep up with the scaling.

Scaling must be done carefully, with plenty of strategies involved. It's advised to huddle with your team and educate yourself on proper scaling techniques before deciding that it's an ambition and going into it blind. To make sure you're ready to take the next step in your business, understand the following top mistakes that hinder your startup's ability to scale.

Mistake 1: Waiting to delegate

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