Business growth means an increase in:
- sales
- profits
- employees
- infrastructure.
Changes in infrastructure may require a large investment where it is often difficult to measure ROI. Not getting it right, could impact business continuity, thus causing a loss in the business over a period of time.
A significant amount of risk is involved with major infrastructure changes. Developing a sound business case is required, which should contain a risk management plan.
Often business has no choice in investing in new infrastructure for without the change the business may not be able to properly function and grow.
Two areas often impacted are: