7 Business Mistakes to Avoid for Sustainable Growth | VPTV Episode 55

Welcome to episode 55 of VPTV! I’m Holly Copsey, and today we’re diving into the 7 biggest business mistakes that can hold you back from sustainable growth. Every entrepreneur makes missteps, but by recognising these common pitfalls in advance, you can save time, money, and unnecessary stress.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

-Scaling Too Quickly Without Systems: Growth is great, but expanding too fast without solid systems can lead to inefficiencies, overwhelm, and burnout. Learn how to future-proof your business with strong foundations, automation, and delegation.

-Ignoring Marketing & Customer Research: Without truly understanding your audience, your marketing efforts can fall flat. Discover how a well-researched strategy can boost engagement and conversions.

-Overlooking Cash Flow Management: Cash flow is the #1 reason businesses fail. Learn how to track expenses, manage invoices, and set up financial processes to keep your business financially healthy.

-Neglecting Customer Experience: It’s easier to retain a client than acquire a new one! Find out how to improve your customer experience to build loyalty and maintain a great reputation.

-Lack of a Clear Business Strategy: Without a solid plan, your business will lack direction. Learn how to set measurable goals and create a roadmap for success.

-Hiring Too Quickly (or Too Slowly): Bringing on new team members at the wrong time can be costly. Discover how Virtual Assistants (VAs) can provide the perfect flexible support to bridge the gap.

-Failing to Delegate: Trying to do it all yourself will slow you down. Learn how effective delegation can free up your time and allow you to focus on high-impact tasks.

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00:00 Introduction
01:00 Scaling Too Quickly Without Systems
02:25 Ignoring Marketing & Customer Research
03:28 Overlooking Cash Flow Management
04:37 Neglecting Customer Experience
05:39 Lack of a Clear Business Strategy
06:30 Hiring Too Quickly (or Too Slowly)
07:18 Failing to Delegate

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