Taking Risks in Business: How to Do it the Right Way

Owning a business and facing the challenges that come with that can be daunting, but if you set yourself up for success on the front end, you will be better equipped to take risks and make decisions that fuel your growth in the long run. 

In fact, taking risks in business is often the catalyst for increased success.

According to Mark Zuckerberg, “the biggest risk is not taking any risk…in a world that is changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks.”

But before you begin making blind, rash decisions and expecting great results, you should know that successfully taking on risk in business requires careful planning and preparation beforehand. 

When owners are thinking about this, I often encourage them to keep three key components top of mind.

Goal Setting

The first is goal setting. It’s important to have a clear mission statement so you can stick to it rather than veering off course if an opportunity presents itself. If you’re taking a risk, it should align with your original mission and vision.

Set concrete objectives and track progress towards them regularly so that you stay focused on moving in the right direction. 

Prioritize Organization

Second, be as organized as possible by creating systems for managing tasks, tracking finances, staying legally compliant and more. Streamline your processes as much as possible so that you don’t waste time addressing matters that could have been avoided with proper planning.

Being well organized will allow you to properly assess your potential to take certain risks, as well as mitigate any unexpected risks that may come along. 

Don’t Do It Alone

Thirdly, consider working with experts who can provide valuable advice on what risks to take in order to scale and optimize your business operations for maximum profitability. Collaborating with experienced professionals will help reduce the learning curve and ensure that you are making decisions based on accurate information from reliable sources.

If you’re interested in working with a coach to help you grow your business, I offer 1-1 or small-group coaching that guarantees results. Contact me today and get started with a complimentary conversation to learn more!