Mastery level - setting up the basic processes and systems of a business to create the foundation necessary to sustain growth. Examples include accounting, billing, purchasing, inventory control, database building, marketing systems, financial indicators for monthly review, Key performance indicators (KPIs) to insure the business is on track, etc. All these must work without the business owners' constant attention so that he/she can work on the business not in the business tied up in all the detail. Without this foundation the business cannot successfully grow. It can back up and collapse even if sales do increase.

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Niche level - identify where your product and services will best be received, marketed, and sold. Establish a strong value statement and a unique selling proposition (USP). This stage is characterized by pricing power and cash flow generation. Once this is achieved there should be enough cash to fuel next step.

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Leverage Level - the process of systematizing the operations of the business to facilitate others' learning and doing the work more productively. This expansion of systems prepares the business for the expected growth in sales that will occur if you have followed all the requirements at the previous level. Once the business has begun to grow and needs more people, we move to Level 4.

Team Level - the process of expanding the people part of your business. This is characterized by development through education and training. Everyone working in the business needs to understand the vision and mission, processes, values, and strategies being implemented.

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Synergy Level - Everything is working smoothly together. All functions are supporting each other and all aspects of the business are leveraged in concert with the mission and goals of the business. This does not just happen but is dependent upon the leadership of the business owner.

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