So, you’ve started a business and managed to make it through the start-up phase, but what’s the next step? How are you going to successfully grow your business in the right direction?  Compiled by Courtney Braham, Lucro marketing Assistant To answer the question above, we offer five realistic yet simple ways to grow your business. Don’t own your business, run it.  “Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.” — Benjamin Franklin This is the part where you transform from a business owner to an entrepreneur. You have made it through the hardest part of starting a business, but realising the results and profits you desire will demand a continued investment of time and effort and also that you maintain an active presence in running the ‘behind the scenes’ of your business. While the business may be able to stand on its own, it still relies on you for growth. Focus on what you’re good at and outsource the res...