Don't Add Business Fat to Look Big!

I've seen too many lean and successful businesses, stifling profits and growth by bringing on over complicated structures.

As you grow, sure you need more resources and investment in technologies to stay effective. But none of that should add layers of bureaucracy which brings no business value.

Investment is better on growth enablers. Now of course as you grow there should rightly be investment on governance and risk management. 

But these again can be most effective when simplified. If you build little pockets if individuality, these will grow into fiefdoms and hungry ones at that.

As you grow , consider every investment and the boundaries of that. The value it brings and whether it's a growth , protection or governance necessity.

You won't get returns on everything directly in monetary terms but if it contributes at a top level then it's worth it!