#1  Episode 1: Assess and prepare for growth

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Ready to take your business to the next level? The Change Gear Podcast is here to guide you through every stage of transformation! Hosted by entrepreneur Melusi Tshabalala, this series walks you through the Change Gear Toolkit—a step-by-step guide to pivoting or tweaking your business strategy.

In Episode 1, we tackle the first two steps of the toolkit:

🔍 Step 1: Assess your current position
Before making changes, it’s crucial to understand where your business stands. We’ll help you evaluate your market, competition, customers, and operations—so you can make smart, informed decisions.

💰 Step 2: Check your financial fitness
Growth comes with costs! This step ensures your business is financially stable and ready for transformation. Learn how to assess your cash flow, funding options, and financial risks before taking the leap.

📘 Download the Change Gear Toolkit and follow along: https://simplybiz.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360046018651-Change-Gear

Your journey to business success starts now! Vroom, vroom!
Season 1 / Episode 1 10 Feb English South Africa Business · Management

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