Without growth, a business stagnates and declines. To retain your market position, your rate of growth must equal or exceed that achieved by your industry. Obstacles require problem solving skills developed through experience and expertise which are not always present in small companies. Short term assistance, with a fresh perspective, will find a solution to, or a bypass around, almost all obstacles. Recognition of opportunities is easier than the subsequent selection of the one most suitable to your goals.
Realization occurs when the delivered benefits exceed the costs of the job.
This is called a self funded project with the excess benefits determining the level of growth. These assets, in one form or another, remain in your company and are available for ongoing growth. When this happens, you have a successful growth strategy.