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Stages of Business Growth: From Startup to Scale-Up

The path to business growth is as diverse as the businesses themselves. While there’s no one-size-fits-all model, certain common stages often emerge. While some experts identify four stages of business growth, others propose five. The debate also extends to the starting point — there’s no agreement on when a business really starts. Some say it…