“𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐡 𝐛𝐚𝐝𝐡 𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚… 𝐩𝐚𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐤𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚?” 👀 That’s the classic SME trap — chasing growth without systems. When sales start accelerating but backend processes aren’t ready, chaos takes over: ⚙️ Orders delay 💸 Costs rise 📉 Profit margins shrink It’s not a sales problem — it’s a systems problem. Real scale isn’t just about increasing revenue; it’s about growing profits alongside it. And that only happens when 𝐒𝐎𝐏𝐬, 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 grow with your business. So before scaling faster, ask yourself — ➡️ Are my systems ready to handle growth? 💬 Have you ever seen a business where revenue grew but profits vanished? Would love to hear your take. Ashfaq Calcuttawala Akshay Mathur #BusinessGrowth #SMEIndia #ProfitFirst #ScaleSmart #MountainMonkConsulting #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessStrategy #Leadership #OperationsExcellence

Five Things Companies Wish They Had Done in 2024 to Sustain Growth and Profitability in 2025 (and Beyond) Many organizations hire me to conduct a deep analysis of what’s ailing them, often after they’ve hit a growth plateau or started losing profitability. One thing is always clear: the problem didn’t begin yesterday—it has been quietly building over months, sometimes years. Looking back at 2024, here are the five things companies wish they had done differently to secure growth in 2025 and beyond: 1️⃣ Invest Aggressively in Business Development Growth doesn’t happen by chance. It’s a result of deliberate strategies—new markets, stronger partnerships, and innovative products. Companies that underinvest here are already regretting it. 2️⃣ Embrace Digital Transformation Technology is no longer optional. From AI-driven insights to e-commerce platforms, those who dragged their feet in 2024 are playing catch-up in 2025. 3️⃣ Prioritize Customer Experience In an age of endless options, customers stay where they feel valued. Businesses that failed to personalize, engage, and respond quickly are seeing loyalty slip away. 4️⃣ Build Resilient Teams Great strategies fail without great people. Companies that ignored staff training, engagement, and leadership development now struggle with performance gaps. 5️⃣ Anticipate Change, Don’t React to It The business environment is turbulent. Winners in 2025 are those who read the signs early and pivoted before disruption forced their hand. Growth is not about fixing problems when it’s too late—it’s about anticipating them and acting ahead of time. The organizations thriving today are those that invested yesterday. So, the big question is: what are you doing now to avoid next year’s regrets? #BusinessDevelopment #GrowthStrategy #Leadership #BusinessResilience #Innovation #SustainableGrowth

📌 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐞, 𝐏𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, 𝐏𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧 In today’s hyper-competitive landscape, chasing top-line growth alone is no longer enough. Sustainable success lies in understanding how efficiently every rupee is working for you — month by month, run by run. ✅ 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬 – It’s not about how much you spend, but how much you return per rupee. ✅ 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 – Whether it's a campaign, project, or operational cycle, analyze cost vs. outcome every single time. ✅ 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 – Monthly performance reviews drive agility, letting you pivot and correct faster. ✅ 𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐎𝐈 – Look deeper than profits. Understand what initiatives deliver consistent, scalable returns. ✅ 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 – When everyone understands the value of every rupee, alignment and ownership improve dramatically. Profits follow Precision. Start chasing Smarter Performance — and you’ll find your Growth becomes not just Faster, but more Sustainable. #BusinessPerformance #EfficiencyMatters #CFOInsights #ROIPerRupee #Leadership #StrategicGrowth #OperationalExcellence

"Don't wait for the perfect moment "create it" Bold Transformation in Business Strategies is the key to survival and growth!" In our rapidly changing business world, survival is no longer just for the strongest or the smartest, but for the fastest and most adaptable. As leaders and professionals in business management, we must ask ourselves: Are our current strategies merely a reaction to the market, or a driving force that shapes the market? 💡 Stop the Routine, Start the Transformation: Break the Mold: Don't be afraid to reevaluate models that were successful in the past. What could your company do fundamentally differently? (Think digital transformation, sustainability, or a complete customer experience overhaul). Beyond Sales: The Product Market Fit Imperative: While sales are vital, true long-term success isn't solely defined by transactional volume. It's about a relentless commitment to continuously evolve your product/service to genuinely meet and anticipate customer needs. This continuous alignment ensures not just market share, but enduring customer loyalty and brand relevance. Culture of Boldness: Calculated risk taking must be part of your company's DNA. Encourage your teams to experiment, and be the first to celebrate learning even from "failures." The Customer is the New CEO: Listen with unprecedented focus to your customers. Are you investing in innovation that meets their needs before they even realize those needs themselves? Transformation isn't just a technological upgrade; it's a fundamental shift in mindset. It's a decision to move courageously towards the future rather than clinging to the comfortable "status quo" #BusinessManagement #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #BusinessStrategy #Entrepreneurship #LinkedIn

💡 The Hidden Costs That Kill Businesses Before They Even See Revenue We often talk about strategy, growth, and innovation… but few talk about what silently erodes a business from the inside: assumptions, weak leadership, and unchecked inefficiencies. Here are three realities every business leader must confront: 1️⃣ Assumptions Are Expensive – 10% of your costs may be tied to outdated beliefs about demand, pricing, or operations. If you’re not measuring, you’re guessing. 2️⃣ Customer Value is Fluid – When was the last time you calculated lifetime value for your top clients? Ignoring this is like driving blindfolded on a freeway. 3️⃣ Leadership = ROI – Poor decisions, misalignment, and weak communication aren’t “soft issues.” They directly impact revenue, retention, and morale. Buyer’s remorse isn’t just a consumer problem—it’s a reflection of leadership gaps. Here’s the truth: Inaction in uncertainty is more costly than the risk of a bold move. Companies that proactively assess costs, measure value, and enforce accountability don’t just survive—they thrive. So, here’s my challenge to you today: 📌 Audit your assumptions. 📌 Measure the value you deliver. 📌 Build a 90-day playbook for disruption. When you stop waiting for “normal,” you start building tomorrow’s market leaders today. #BusinessStrategy #Leadership #Growth #Innovation #CustomerExperience #Entrepreneurship #BusinessResilience

A few years ago, I walked into a meeting certain I had the “perfect solution” to a supply chain issue that had been slowing us down for weeks. I laid out my plan confidently,  timelines, projections, vendor shifts, the works. But halfway through, one of our younger team members hesitantly asked, “What if we’re solving the wrong problem?” I remember feeling a mix of surprise and frustration. Here I was, trying to move fast, and someone was questioning the direction itself. But that moment changed how I view leadership. I realised I was leading by answers, not by questions. So I started shifting my approach, asking, “What are we missing?”, “Who else should weigh in?”, “What could go wrong?” And almost immediately, the quality of decisions, and the confidence of the team, went up. Today, at Neuron Energy, some of our best innovations have come from conversations I didn’t lead, but simply listened to. If I could share one piece of advice with other founders, CEOs, or EV professionals, it would be this: You don’t need to have all the answers, you just need to create space for the right questions. That’s where real growth, ownership, and innovation come from. Tell me  what’s one counterintuitive leadership lesson you’ve learned the hard way? #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #EVIndustry #NeuronEnergy #GrowthMindset

👉 Do companies know their strengths? 💭 The question is timeless — and it leads to others. When you speak to business leaders, they often point to outcomes — revenue, profit, growth — as evidence of strength. And naturally, whatever gets measured gets done, right? 📊 But outcomes are always shaped by context. 🌍 If we blindly use revenue as the sole measure of strength, we give too much leverage to sales performance 💼  — and risk overlooking what truly sustains a company. Because outcomes alone can’t define strength. True strength is in the consistent “how” — ⚙️ how we reach revenue, 🧭 how we sustain profit, 🌦 how we adapt when conditions shift. So diving deeper into the numbers, the timing ⏱, the people 👥, the processes 🔄, and the market conditions 💹 tells us whether a company can truly replicate success. 💡The bigger question is: Are companies enabled to do this? 🤔 What does it take? ⏱ And is it worth the time? 💭 📈 My take: Growth isn’t uncertain — it’s just conditional. And as markets evolve 🌍, it’s becoming clearer that sustainable growth requires the willingness to look inward 🔍, even when the insights are uncomfortable — or when analysis itself isn’t yet a company strength. #sustainablegrowth #resilience #insightdriven #mangoesonline

That’s well said, Sangram 👍 This truly resonates. Over the years, I’ve seen both sides of the spectrum — organizations where a People First approach is deeply embedded in the DNA, and the results truly reflect what #SimonSinek says: ✅ 100% of employees are people. ✅ 100% of customers are people. ✅ 100% of investors are people. I’ve also seen organizations that invest heavily in systems, structures, and technologies — yet overlook the simple truth that transformation begins with people. When leaders, ably enabled by HR, focus on bringing out the best in their people, everything changes. As it’s rightly said, “Take care of your employees, and they will take care of your customers — and in turn, the business.” Because in the end, people don’t just drive results — they define them. #PeopleFirst #Leadership #HumanPotential #HRTransformation #Culture

A couple of months back, while addressing the crowd at the Dhirubhai Ambani International School convocation, Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath shared a poignant insight: for every four hours he worked, three were spent pretending to be busy. This candid admission challenged the glorification of constant hustle in today's corporate culture. And in recent news, Zoho's founder, Sridhar Vembu , announced a hiatus from external engagements to focus on deep technical work, emphasizing the importance of practicing what one preaches. Both leaders highlight a crucial aspect of entrepreneurship: the value of introspection, authenticity, and the courage to prioritize meaningful work over performative activity. As founders, we often find ourselves caught in the whirlwind of meetings and external appearances. However, true progress stems from deep, focused work. It's a reminder that our most significant contributions are often made away from the public eye, in the quiet moments of creation and problem-solving. And true leadership isn't about constant visibility but about delivering value, fostering innovation, and leading by example. Let's strive to be leaders who inspire through action, not just words. #growthcx #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Authenticity #FoundersJourney

Growth is seldom automatic. It comes from deliberate, strategic choices about where and how to invest time, capital, and management attention. One of the most ambitious—and demanding—growth levers we see in the SOAR Growth Engine™ is Stretching: expanding into new geographies, new market segments, or new channels. When done well, stretching can transform a business: ✅ Unlock new customers ✅ Strengthen brand credibility ✅ Diversify risk and revenue streams But it’s also one of the easiest places for companies to overextend. Every new geography adds working capital demands and logistics complexity. Every new segment brings new pricing pressures and learning curves. Every new channel creates new technologies, partnerships, and profit risks. The discipline required to stretch successfully is extraordinary. It’s not just “doing more of the same”—it’s learning how to scale without breaking. The best companies build models, test with pilots, and make sure their leadership capacity grows in step with their ambitions. They stretch with discipline, not desperation. Done right, stretching doesn’t just grow the business—it matures it. 👉 Where is your company stretching next? Check out the comment below for more details about Stretching. #Growth #SOARgrowth #Strategy #Leadership