The unsexy things are the things that get you the sexy results.
Scaling a business is nothing but a series of letting go so that you can experience real freedom.
But in order to do that, you need to have internal controls in place that allow you to maintain oversight with minimal inputs to ensure the integrity of your financial info and reinforce sound stewardship of your resources.
What does all that mean? It means you need to make sure your money is in the best hands and that there are measures in place to ensure your compliant, no money leaves the business without the proper approval, money is being consistently collected, and your financials are being managed in a way to spot areas for reinforcement as you grow.
Internal controls are easily one of the most overlooked parts of scaling your business, yet it's one of the most important. When implemented optimally, it helps to systematize your business, prevent theft, and provide the time freedom you really want.