Part 7/8:
Breaking Through the Middle Ground
The discussion surrounding sustainability at the £1 million turnover level is a harsh reality for many food manufacturing enterprises. This "middle ground" puts significant pressure on operations and finances. To thrive, the entrepreneur aims to increase turnover to around £5 million, where economies of scale begin to shift the balance toward profitability.
Having established a business ecosystem, the next logical step is further growth. Insights gleaned from analyzing competitors indicate that scaling to £15 million could yield the best returns, but this represents a steep hill to climb.