The 7% Club

What is it about?

The 7% Club is a book about achieving successful and profitable growth in an established small or medium business. Stillwell is an Australian business mentor who has worked across several industries. She has had real-world experience growing businesses past the elusive $2M turnover threshold. As Stilwell explains, only 7% of all businesses in Australia achieve a turnover of more than $2M. The 7% Club does an excellent job detailing the elements that must be in place to reach these growth levels and combined, they make a fantastic business strategy a business owner can implement. This is a very practical book that addresses all key growth metrics and Stilwell has lots of local case studies throughout the book to show how the learning can be applied. The Shift Business Growth Framework detailed in this book provides a comprehensive road map that makes sustainable growth possible.

Why should I read it?

If you own a small or medium sized business and are looking to scale-up for reliable growth, this is a must-have book. Jenny Stilwell argues for steady, profitable growth that considers the importance of understanding the financials, working with a team, liaising with external stakeholders and dealing with difficult situations. This is a practical book for those passionate about business success. It’s the perfect gift to give someone who is in an established business and thinking about their next stage of growth.

Is it a challenging read?

This is an engaging read. The tone is conversational yet professional. The examples are practical and easy for the reader to adopt. The case study used are actual businesses that you can check out online if you have the desire to do so. Highly recommended.