What to consider when taking a business to the next level The reluctance to let go of control can be a barrier to the growth of many businesses  Ravi Govender Becoming a successful entrepreneur means investing time in a business and using your passion and talent to achieve your dreams. It is no wonder that many business owners find it difficult to consider bringing in investors and giving away part of their businesses when cash is required to expand and grow into new markets.  “Rather than losing control of his or her business, the entrepreneur will often make an emotional decision that could limit opportunities for growth. This will result in the business losing a competitive edge against its rivals,” says Ravi Govender, Head of Small Enterprises at Standard Bank, when highlighting the issue of ‘control versus scale’ featured in the second episode of the Standard Bank 'Think Big - Building Business Champions' show.  Reality and the desire to fulfil a dream wi...