Growth & scaling up
Growth is not a given. As your customer base expands and your team grows, your processes, systems and structure must evolve as well. Otherwise, chaos or quality loss threatens. You need scalable solutions without losing your agility. What works for ten employees does not always work for thirty. Think about personnel policy, reporting, digitisation and internal organisation. Growth requires vision and control. The right interventions at the right time make the difference between overload and prosperity.
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Financing growth starts with a clear understanding of your plans and capital requirements. The appropriate source of financing depends on your specific situation and ambitions. Traditional bank loans, leasing, factoring, investor capital or hybrid forms such as mezzanine financing. The choice depends, among other things, on the financing capacity, the risk and the phase your company is in.
The way in which you wish to maintain control over your company throughout the growth process is also a crucial parameter. Subsidies or tax incentives can also be a powerful lever, for example in the case of innovation, digitisation or internationalisation. Whatever you choose, a well-founded financial plan is essential to gain confidence. Want to grow healthily and sustainably? It starts with insight into your figures and well-considered choices of the right form of financing and partner.
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If you have 100 or more employees, you are required to organise social elections as part of the establishment of a works council. These elections take place every four years, at fixed times. The process starts months in advance with a formal announcement, the designation of voters and candidates, and cooperation with the trade unions.
The procedure is strictly regulated: an error in timing or formalities can affect its validity. A works council has a say in important decisions on financial policy, work organisation and collective labour conditions. But even below the legal threshold, consultation with staff through another channel, such as a committee, trade union delegation or informal consultation structure, can be an added value. Are you considering setting up a consultative body or are you approaching 100 employees? Prepare in good time and seek guidance on the legal and practical steps involved.
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Data analysis provides insight into how your company is performing and where there is potential for growth. Think of customer behaviour, purchasing patterns, productivity per department or margins per product line. By collecting and analysing data in a structured way, you can make better decisions: what works, what could be improved, and where are you missing out on profits today?
Data does not have to be an end in itself, but a means to steer your business in the right direction. With the right reporting, you can identify deviations more quickly, discover trends and substantiate investments. Data analysis also provides a solid basis for market analyses and capacity planning. You don't need to be a data scientist: with the right dashboards, you can see what really matters at a glance.
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Once your company employs an average of 100 workers, you are legally required to establish a works council. This council represents employees on matters such as economic and financial information, investment plans and strategic decisions. It is a formal consultation body that structures employee participation within the organisation.
Even though the obligation is set by law, it is worth investing in a well-organised consultation process. An active works council can foster transparency, engagement and shared decision-making. Want to anticipate this requirement? Start preparing your internal communication and structures in good time.
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Other important moments
These topics will help you think, plan and grow further
Other important moments
These topics will help you think, plan and grow further
Are you at a strategic turning point?
Whether you want to grow, internationalise, digitise or transfer, we are happy to think along with you. Contact us and discover how we can support the growth of your business.