A business that grows organically is a business that utilizes its internal resources and expands on its capacity. Like every kind of growth, it takes off from a particular point and continues at a fairly steady pace until it reaches maturity.
At Chykeann Consults, our growth is internal and it has necessitated a shift in how we operate.
We started by renting a big office space in Lagos.
Then we had branches in some locations in Lagos.
Post Covid, we started working remotely, and only visited the office 3 times a week.
Gradually, we came to the office only once a week, from there to once a month.
Presently, we operate mainly online through WhatsApp.
From the visa business, we have diversified into conglomerate integration, birthing other businesses while retaining our principal business.
It’s safe to state that we have built a trusted and sustainable brand and have been differentiated from our competitors. Our core values remain our driving force and our vision is still our guiding principle.
In this journey, it is pertinent to mention that at the top of the lessons learned is the importance of change management. Adaptive change is knowing when to adjust in order to minimize costs and maximize profit. The COVID-19 experience was an eye-opener and today many businesses took advantage of it to thrive without physical contact.
Whether it is starting from home/online and expanding to a shop or office, or from office to online, the focus is knowing when to adjust and how to adapt to growth.
✍️ Amara Ann Unachukwu
