While it can be tempting to continue to grow your business forever – particularly when things are going well -- that decision comes with a significant downside. 

Using equity as a form of currency dilutes your position and may not be necessary with a pinch of creativity.

Just because you have a knack for starting companies, doesn’t necessarily mean that those skills translate well into growing one.

Is it better to own a big chunk of a small business or a minority stake in a big company? 

Take a look at what a founder does to stay sharp, and you’ll see a consistent pattern among the most successful entrepreneurs you know.