Synergy, by definition, means two or more things interacting to produce an even greater effect. And by synergy in business, we mean the combined effect of the several parts of your business that you’ve been working on, that come together to create greater business success.
For Sydney business owners who’ve mastered the first 4 steps (Mastery, Niche, Leverage, Team), synergy is where you multiply your business through expansion, franchising, or new ventures. Learn more about our business coaching programs. Our Sydney business coaching programs help you achieve the synergy stage and beyond.
Let’s recap our 6 steps to building a better business:
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**Mastery **– moving from chaos to control
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Niche – reaching a predictable cash flow
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Leverage – creating systems for efficiency
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Team – structuring your business for growth
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Synergy – multiplying your business
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Results – exiting your business
Step five, synergy, is specifically for business owners who want to take their business to the next level, but still want to keep the business.
How do you know if you’re ready for business synergy?
If you are at a stage in your business where you don’t have to be involved in the day-to-day running of it, you are perfectly positioned to focus on synergy in business and move from being the owner to the investor and ultimately entrepreneur.
What are some of the methods to achieve business synergy:
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Mergers and acquisitions – buying or teaming up with a complementary business and joining forces to grow faster.
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Adding substantial new products and/or service lines. These will usually complement the products and services you already have, but they can be a completely new range.
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Geographical expansion – selling interstate or internationally and has offices located in these areas. The expansion allows you to reach a larger base of target customers and therefore increases your revenue.
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Franchising – creating a business model that can be replicated and sold to franchisees. You retain control of the core business elements but do not need to be involved in the everyday running of the franchised stores.
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Starting a new complementary or related business that fits in with what you currently do. You have the advantage of already knowing the market and what does and doesn’t work, and knowing the needs and wants of your customer base.
Your first challenge as you move from business manager to owner and investor is to try to maintain your new role, rather than working in the business day to day. To help you achieve this, use your systems that keep the business running without you, and keep your long-term goals top of mind.
To achieve synergy in business, you’ll need skills such as a broad understanding of various business models, investment strategies, higher-level financial management and a wider range of businesses and industries. You will also need to focus on measures such as return on capital, enterprise value and portfolio mix. Most of your time will be spent working outside your existing business as you start to explore the many and varied options for multiplying it – i.e. creating synergy!
Check out the 5 examples of synergy in a business here.
The two unavoidable constraints on all business owners and managers are capital and time. However, once you become a true business owner and your existing business operates without you on a day-to-day basis, you’ll have more time available, and your income is no longer limited by your time. As you move toward becoming an investor (i.e. making money from your money), the former limitation can be virtually removed. As you become an entrepreneur (i.e. someone who makes money from other people’s money), you can largely escape the second limitation as well.
At this point of business synergy, your scope for success and what you can achieve are almost unlimited!
If you’re looking for some advice about how to multiply your business, our business coaching programs can help you achieve the synergy stage and beyond.
At BGB, we’ve helped business owners successfully franchise, expand geographically, and achieve exponential growth. Our Sydney business coaching approach ensures your business runs smoothly without you, giving you the freedom to focus on strategic growth opportunities.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Business Synergy
What is synergy in business?
Synergy in business means the combined effect of several parts of your business working together to create greater success than individual parts alone. It’s Step 5 in the 6-step framework—where you multiply your business through expansion, franchising, mergers, or new ventures after mastering the first 4 steps.
How do I know if I’m ready for business synergy?
You’re ready for synergy when: (1) You don’t have to be involved in day-to-day operations, (2) Your business operates reliably without you, (3) You’ve mastered Mastery, Niche, Leverage, and Team stages, (4) You want to multiply your business while keeping it. BGB’s business coaching helps you reach this stage.
What are methods to achieve business synergy?
Methods include: (1) Mergers and acquisitions—buying or teaming up with complementary businesses, (2) Adding substantial new product/service lines, (3) Geographical expansion—selling interstate or internationally, (4) Franchising—creating replicable business models, (5) Starting new complementary businesses. All require your business to run without you first.
How does synergy differ from just growing the business?
Synergy is about multiplying your business—creating multiple revenue streams, locations, or businesses that work together. Growth is about making your existing business bigger. Synergy happens when you’ve built a business that works without you, then replicate or expand it. It’s the difference between working harder vs. working smarter.
Do I need a business coach to achieve synergy?
While possible alone, a business coach provides proven frameworks, strategic guidance, and accountability that dramatically accelerates results. BGB has helped business owners successfully franchise, expand geographically, and achieve exponential growth faster than going it alone.
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