Group Members:Rishal Bhide - 08-710Harsh Chauhan - 08-715Pramod Iyer - 08-726Zececa Mehta - 08-739Vishwas Sanap - 08-751

GROWTH

An increase, as in size, number, value, or strength; extension or expansion

STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT

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Seed Startup Early Growth Expansion Maturity

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AT THE SEED STAGE:You have an IdeaWriting the Business planInvestigating the marketLooking for people to join youCreating a prototype of your product or service

AT THE STARTUP STAGE:You have a new BusinessBusiness plan is acceptedThe prototype was successfulMaybe some initial salesKey management in place or on sidelines

AT THE EARLY GROWTH 1 STAGE:Success in marketplaceHiring sales and marketingHiring operationsOffice space/warehouse/manufacturingEquipment purchase

AT THE EARLY GROWTH 2 STAGE:Growing quicklyMore hiringTransition from initial operation/admin to full scaleCompetition takes noticeFire fighting, keeping the wheels on

AT THE EXPANSION STAGE:Continue growthFormalize organisationNational presence in market placeFocus turning to margins and efficiency

High Growth

RISK ASSESSMENT

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Seed Startup Early Growth Expansion Maturity

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Funding

A balance of Equity and Debt needs to be maintained in the capital structure so that the company can reap the benefits of Trading on Equity.

THE ROLE PLAY

One needs to take into consideration the demand, environment, competition, market development, SCM and Manufacturing before rapid expansion

Managing Demand & Supply

The company should follow a cash flow system in which it is comfortable keeping in mind the suppliers and customers.

Cash Flows

The company should do whatever it takes to hire and retain good talent keeping in mind its core principles

Talent Attraction & Management

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