With a little help Now you've successfully established your business, it's time to move it on to the next level. We find out how the experts can be of assistance T here comes a point after a successful business launch when it's wise to step things up. Expanding can help your company benefit from the economies of scale, maximising profits and market share, but making decisions about when and how to move on to the next rung of the ladder isn't always straightforward. Getting a fresh perspective on what your company needs to take it to the next level - and when to take action for best results - can be helpful when devising a strategy for growth. That's where business development, management and other consultants come into their own. From financial consultants to marketing strategists, public relations specialists and business intelligence analysts, these professionals can help you to refine your business model, boosting growth and profits by bringing in specialised skills and offering insights into what's working for your company and what isn't. Read on to discover more about what they can offer your business. BUSINESS STRATEGY Having a sound business strategy is all about earning superior profits and beating the competition by consolidating and expanding your market share. There are plenty of tough decisions to be made in order 294 294 YB2017 Bus Dev and Growing jw.indd 294 03/10/2017 17:34