Why Speed Matters: The Power of Moving Fast to Grow Your Business

Written By Dan Nahmias

In our last post, we talked about one of the biggest threats facing small business owners today: being undercapitalized. When you don’t have enough capital to invest in your operations, people, or growth, you get stuck.

But let’s take the conversation a step further.

Being undercapitalized doesn’t just hold you back—it often causes you to miss out on opportunities. In business, opportunities have a shelf life. Whether it’s a chance to buy discounted inventory, open a second location, or outpace your competitors, you can’t afford to hesitate.

The Fast Grower’s Advantage

In Blitzscaling, Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, describes how companies like Airbnb, Amazon, and Facebook didn’t succeed because they had the best ideas—they won because they moved faster than everyone else. Hoffman writes:

“If you’re not embarrassed by your first product release, you’ve released too late.”

This mindset isn’t just for Silicon Valley startups. It applies to businesses of all sizes and industries.

The local auto dealership that opens a second lot before the competition does? That’s blitzscaling.

The restaurant that grabs a prime lease location right before another franchise moves in? Blitzscaling.

The bail bond firm that invests in digital marketing first in their city? You guessed it—blitzscaling.

From “Mom & Pop” to Market Force

This doesn’t mean every business needs to aim for a billion-dollar IPO. But if you’re going to pour your time, energy, and money into something, wouldn’t you rather build a business that can thrive without you?

That’s the difference between owning a job and owning an asset.

When your business reaches a level of scale where it generates consistent cash flow, can run without your daily input, and holds a respected position in your market—that’s when real financial freedom starts to become possible. That’s when buyers and investors start paying attention.

The Real Cost of Waiting

Hoffman isn’t the only one who champions speed. In Good to Great, Jim Collins emphasizes that the best companies don’t just act—they act with discipline and urgency. In The Lean Startup, Eric Ries teaches us to test, learn, and pivot quickly—because long development cycles kill innovation and cash flow.

And we’ve all seen this play out in real life:

  • The gym that almost launched its new training program before a national chain launched the exact same one.

  • The appliance repair business that turned away commercial contracts because they didn’t have the staff or equipment to handle the job.

  • The trucking company that missed out on a lucrative contract because they didn’t have enough working capital to service the deal.

Growth Takes Capital

Here’s the good news: you don’t need to wait. If your business has an opportunity to grow, BizFin can help you move fast.

We’ve helped hundreds of business owners access the capital they need to:

Whether you need $50,000 or $500,000, capital can be the lever that launches you from small and scrappy to stable and scalable.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

“If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes – then learn how to do it later!”

— Richard Branson

Your moment is now. If you see a path to growth, don’t wait for perfect conditions. Don’t wait to “feel ready.” That’s not how real business growth works.

At BizFin, we specialize in helping businesses like yours move fast—because speed is power.

Or if you’re ready to act now:

  • Apply Today and get the capital you need to grow with confidence.

Dan Nahmias
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