Growth feels good—until it doesn’t. A small business riding the momentum of new clients, more orders, and expanding reach is also one that risks buckling under pressure. What once felt nimble can suddenly feel chaotic. You start skipping lunch, skimming budgets, letting emails pile up like unopened bills. That’s not a badge of honor. That’s your system screaming. But growth doesn’t have to mean breakage. When you build on intention, not reaction, you can expand without losing clarity. The strategies below