Scaling readiness evaluation

Scaling before achieving product-market fit wastes resources and amplifies problems. True readiness shows through consistent unit economics: each new customer should be profitable within a reasonable timeframe. If you're losing money on every transaction and hoping volume fixes it, you're not ready.

Operational readiness matters as much as metrics. Can your infrastructure handle 10x current load? Do support costs scale linearly or exponentially? Products with market fit see support tickets focus on advanced features rather than basic confusion.

Team readiness often gets overlooked. Scaling requires different skills than finding fit. You'll need specialized roles in growth, data analysis, and customer success. Look for repeatability in your playbook: can new team members follow documented processes to replicate success?