Growing

When and how.

Growth is not automatic

A profitable stable business is a legitimate outcome. Growth costs cash, adds complexity and changes the job, so it should be a decision rather than a default.

Scale what is proven, not what you hope will work.
Complexity grows faster than headcount does.

Funding it

Retained profit, bank borrowing and investment all fund growth and differ in cost and control. Investment is the most expensive money there is if the business would have grown anyway.