Scaling Readiness Check

Scaling before readiness destroys businesses. Verify these conditions before expanding.

Financial Readiness

• [ ] Consistent monthly profit for 3+ months
• [ ] Cash reserves cover 2x monthly operating expenses
• [ ] Unit economics work at 2x current volume
• [ ] Pricing has 20%+ headroom for discounts/marketing

Operational Readiness

• [ ] Current orders fulfilled without strain
• [ ] Quality control maintains 95%+ standard
• [ ] Customer response time under 12 hours
• [ ] Inventory or production can scale 50% without issues

Market Readiness

• [ ] 50+ reviews with 4.5+ average
• [ ] Clear understanding of best-selling SKUs
• [ ] Identified 3+ adjacent niches or products
• [ ] Competitor analysis shows room for growth

Personal Readiness

• [ ] Willing to delegate or hire help
• [ ] Time available to manage expansion