How to Grow Your Business by Shifting from Small to Big Business Mindset

Hey there, dreamer!

When I first launched my business, I made the same mistake most small business owners do—I thought small. I was laser-focused on getting by instead of thinking big. I didn’t take my business seriously, and worse, neither did anyone else.

I get it. You’re busy, you’re hustling, and there’s always something to do. But here’s the truth: the biggest mistake a small business can make is thinking like a small business.

If you want to grow, you need to start thinking—and acting—like a big business. It’s that simple. The real game-changer for me was a mindset shift. Once I started operating as if my business was already big, everything else followed.

Stop "Getting By" and Start "Going Big"

Let me explain. In my early days, I was using my personal phone number for business calls. I didn’t have a dedicated business bank account, and I was operating on my personal credit. You know what that got me? Absolutely nothing. I couldn’t secure funding, lenders wouldn’t take me seriously, and even potential clients hesitated to work with me.

And then it hit me. Credibility matters.

Small things like separating your personal life from your business make a massive difference. You can’t expect lenders, partners, or even customers to view you as a professional if you don’t present yourself that way.

That’s when I made some critical changes. I got a dedicated business phone number. I stopped using my personal credit to secure loans. I built a legitimate business foundation—and you know what? Opportunities started to flow.

💡 Tip: Professionalism starts with structure. If you're using your personal phone, credit, or bank account for business, you're holding yourself back. Setting up a business phone number, separate bank account, and using business credit signals you're serious—and that opens doors to funding and new opportunities. Need help with the next steps? Let’s chat in a free 15-minute consultation to get your business on the right track!

Presenting Your Business Like a Serious Contender

When you position your business like a real company from day one, you start getting treated like one. Here are three things that changed everything for me:

1. Set up a professional business structure.
   This means a separate business phone, email, and bank account. These may seem like minor details, but they are not. They’re essential in building trust with lenders, clients, and partners.

2. Think bigger than your current situation.
   You’re not just a “small business.” You’re a growing, thriving company that deserves respect and recognition. Stop selling yourself short.

3. Leverage business credit—stop relying on personal guarantees.
   When I stopped using my personal credit and started building business credit, that’s when the magic happened. I could get funding at better rates, with fewer headaches.

If you’re still thinking like a small business owner, you’re limiting your potential. What if you could shift your mindset and start acting like the successful, larger-than-life business you want to be?

Ready to Think Big?

If any of this resonates with you, it’s time to take action. Don’t keep thinking small and letting opportunities pass you by. Let’s sit down for a FREE 15-minute consultation, and I’ll show you how to break free from the small business mentality and set yourself up for bigger, better opportunities.

Book your consultation here 👇

https://calendly.com/consultwitherika/15-min-strategy-call

Let's go big, together.