SME Myth Buster: Small Isn't Medium - And That's Your Golden Ticket!
Small is everywhere. The mid-market? That’s the rare, electrifying zone where fortunes are made!
Listen up, ambitious entrepreneurs!
If you missed the fireworks in Tip #1: Unleash Exponential Scaling, let me hit you with the truth bomb again: transitioning your small business to the mid-market isn’t just a smart move—it’s your rocket ship to the biggest pay-day of your life! The mid-market is where the big dogs hunt, where large companies scout for acquisitions, and where you, yes YOU, can cash in on your hustle.
Now, let’s talk numbers. I challenged you to guess: how many businesses are small versus medium? Buckle up, because the stats from the Australian Bureau of Statistics are about to blow your mind!
The Free Market Unveiled: The 2.6% Elite
Here’s the breakdown, straight from the data:
Small (0-19 employees): A jaw-dropping 97.2% of businesses (2,589,595 companies).
Medium (20-199 employees): A mere 2.6% (68,214 companies).
Large (200+ employees): A microscopic 0.2% (5,189 companies).
That’s right—2.6%. Burn that number into your brain!
Only 2.6% of businesses ever climb into the mid-market, and just 0.2% make it to the big leagues. The rest? They’re stuck in the 97.2% small business swamp, scrapping for survival.
Why This Matters to YOU
Here’s the kicker: that elite 0.2%—the large corporations—have the cash and clout to snap up the 2.6% mid-market stars. They don’t even glance at the 97.2% small fry.
Why?
Small businesses haven’t scaled, haven’t tamed their risk, and haven’t proven they’ve got what it takes. But you? You’re different. You’re hungry. And if you can catapult your business into that 2.6% mid-market zone, you’ll light up the radar of every major player out there.
Imagine this: you’ve got 12 employees. Double that to 24, and BOOM—you’re in the mid-market, rubbing shoulders with the 2.6% elite. It’s not a walk in the park but, with my experience and knowhow, it’s easier than the game you’re currently playing in the 97.2%! Mid-market scaling is the kind of exponential growth that transforms you into a genuine CEO, turns heads and opens vaults.
The Mid-Market Is Your Launchpad
I’ve done this before—taken companies from small-time to mid-market mastery. It’s my superpower. Right now, I’m scaling two companies into the mid-market at once. Crazy? Maybe. Confident? Absolutely. And I’m here to tell you: if I can do it, so can you.
The mid-market isn’t just a milestone; it’s a magnet for life-changing opportunities. Large companies don’t just acquire mid-market businesses—they pay top dollar for them. That’s the pay-day you’ve been dreaming of, the one that makes all the late nights and tough calls worth it.
Why 97.2% Stay Stuck
Wondering why so many businesses languish in the 97.2%? That’s a story for another day (and trust me, it’s an eye-opening one). For now, focus on this: you don’t have to be one of them. You can break free, scale up, and join the 2.6% elite.
Your Next Step to Mid-Market Glory
Ready to make the leap? Start by discovering your Business Scalability Score. It takes just 4 minutes, and it’s your crystal ball into whether your business is primed to rocket into the mid-market. Don’t guess—know.
Click here to get your score now!
The Numbers Don’t Lie
The Australian Bureau of Statistics lays it out plain and simple:
Non-employing businesses: 1,663,837 (62.5%)
1-4 employees: 693,558 (26.0%)
5-19 employees: 232,200 (8.7%)
20-199 employees: 68,214 (2.6%)
200+ employees: 5,189 (0.2%)
Total: 2,662,998 businesses (100%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Counts of Australian Businesses, June 2024
Your Time Is NOW
Don’t settle for small. The mid-market is calling, and it’s where legends are made. Take the first step, get your Business Scalability Score, and let’s crank your business into the 2.6% elite. The pay-day of your life is waiting—go grab it!
Let’s scale, hustle, and win!
