Keep your startup spirit alive

Growing a business from startup to substantial is one of the most exciting journeys you can undertake, and there is nothing quite as rewarding as looking back at when you first launched to where you are now. It’s worth remembering that so much of a business culture is formed in those early days when chances are it was just you as the founder, together with a small band of loyal employees, family members and suppliers, working flat out to build your business. That indomitable ‘can do’ adventurous and innovative spirit that probably kept you all going in the early days is something you want to hold onto as you grow. Maintaining that sense of family is also important, even though your business might have expanded from 2 employees to 20 or 200, making everyone feel connected and contributing to the bigger picture. It’s all about keeping that startup spirit alive.