Many companies start up and become successful on a small scale but they often find it difficult to get to the next level. This comprehensive text offers to guide management teams through all aspects - from raising the finance to exiting at the right time. Ian Smith demonstrates how, by keeping a check on key issues such as succession, growth, competitive position and infrastructure, a business can ensure that it is growing at the right rate and in the right way. He uses case studies to illustrate points which any business can adapt to their own situation.