Almost everyone dreams of inventing the next big product or offering the most requested service and growing their business. Business growth is an exciting and often very hectic time in the life cycle of a business and understanding growth strategies is vital to the health of your business. Rule of Thumb: A Guide to Small Business Growth Strategies helps entrepreneurs understand corporate growth and learn about available resources. This book will help you learn how to work "on" your business even as you work "in" your business. Author, Linda Fettig, has worked in community and economic development for over 30 years helping build capacity and she challenges you to "go forth and prosper."