Small businesses contribute greatly to economic growth and thus governments should encourage their citizenry to start such ventures
. Some of the big companies we see around initially started as small companies and due to good business strategies, ideas and management grew to become what they are today. One mistake that small business owners commit is attending to small ventures and in the process forgetting to look sideways for other business opportunities that would ensure business growth. I encourage small entrepreneurs to have a keen eye and observe what is happening around them. Another thing that would ensure business growth is expanding your market niche. This can be achieved by providing a one stop shop for your customers. Seek to offer products and services under one roof. This you can do gradually depending on your finances and within no time your small business will become a big enterprise. As an entrepreneur you need to know your market or industry. Knowing how things operate will help you become more innovative. Constantly, find out what your customers are looking for. This will ensure you stay ahead of your competition by providing to customer even before they ask. Keep in touch with new technology especially in regards to business operations. Engage your employee in the process therefore providing to your customers with up-to-date products and services. When doing business planning, small business people need to be aware of their capabilities. This is mainly because overstretching your budget would lead to business failure or stagnation. The best thing is to start small and slowly grow until you are able to implement big business ideas. Do not overlook small beginnings.