Most business owners have dreams of growing their businesses big. If you are one of those business owners that wants to take your business to the next level, have you ever thought about whether or not your business can grow? More specifically, if sales increased 100% a year for the next five years, could your business handle it? Some businesses fail when they finally get the sales they have always wanted, simply because they were not ready. To help ensure you and your business are ready, I want to give you five ways to prepare your business for rapid growth and expansion. These tips do not explain how to grow your business, only how to get your business ready to withstand the growing pains.