Articles – Small To Sprout

Changing Everything

Do I have to change everything before I can save my business and make it successful? “This was meant to be a business that makes beds.That was the plan, when I first started 3 years ago.Long story short, we weren’t making enough profits.So, I pivot.I had to make changes and so, I changed everything.We changedContinueContinue reading “Changing Everything”

To Change or Not to Change

Is it always necessary to pivot or change things up in my small business? I took over the business after my master, Mr. Arthur, died of a heart attack, a few years ago.I bought part of the business from his family after he passed away.My master was an excellent landscaper and he opened the businessContinueContinue reading “To Change or Not to Change”

Making the Hole Deeper & Bigger:

Is it Ok to just add more items or offer more products, when business is not going too well? “We didn’t start this business. We bought it from someone else. The original owner is actually from Jamaica.And he had a very limited menu.I mean, his whole menu could fit on a small napkin. And itContinueContinue reading “Making the Hole Deeper & Bigger:”

Handling Problems:

Will things be Ok, if I wait for the perfect answer to come to me or just let problems take care of themselves? We only make custom-made shoes here.But we don’t just copy other shoes designs in the market. When we say custom-made, we mean custom-made.Our shoes are specially designed and made for each ofContinueContinue reading “Handling Problems:”

The Real Work:

Is there a specific reason why many small business owners work hard, but still struggle or fail? The other day, a friend of mine, Henry (not his real name) asked me that question after another long week of work with almost nothing to show for his labour. And I replied, “Well, that’s kind of likeContinueContinue reading “The Real Work:”