Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship 1739: [Part 1] 3 Hidden Sticking Points That Plague Small Businesses by Michael Mehlberg
Jul 5, 2025
Small business owners often face hidden challenges that impede growth. Michael Mehlberg reveals critical obstacles that may not be obvious until they hinder success. Identifying these sticking points is key to creating effective strategies for overcoming them. With a clearer understanding, owners can transform these challenges into opportunities for momentum and productivity.
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Challenges of Growing Small Businesses
- Running and growing a small business is hard due to many problems and limited resources.
- Success starts with dedication and innovation but eventually leads to facing tough challenges.
The Small Business Sticking Point
- Most small businesses eventually hit a sticking point where growth stalls or declines.
- This creates anxiety and stress, requiring quick and decisive action to overcome.
Avoid Superficial Solutions
- Avoid superficial fixes like just spending more on marketing when facing problems.
- Step back to assess the root cause before taking action, especially with limited resources.