In a course I attended recently, the leader said that as entrepreneurs we have lots of opportunities but they are temporary. One of the skills we must learn is how to act quickly when the opportunity arises. But acting quickly requires having a team ready to execute.

If you’re the only one who can do everything in your business, every growth opportunity has a ceiling. Plan your next hire before you desperately need one. Know what role, what cost, and have the funds accumulating. When the right person is available, you can move — because you planned ahead.