Strategic Dilution Beats Stagnant 100% Ownership Welcome back to our five-day Growth Playbook series. Yesterday in Insight #1, we covered why predictable cash flow, not profit, is the real foundation for scaling. If you missed it, start there. Today we're tackling a topic that triggers strong reactions from nearly every founder we meet: ownership. Specifically, the question of whether giving up a piece of your company can actually make you wealthier. The 100% Ownership Mindse

The Foundation Is Predictable Cash Flow, Not Just Profit At ARQ SME BDC, we've had the privilege of partnering with hundreds of progressive Filipino entrepreneurs. While their industries vary, from manufacturing and tech to food and services, the most successful growth journeys consistently reveal the same five strategic insights about what smart capital really means for a scaling business. This week, we're sharing those insights one per day. Each one comes directly from patt

Mid-size enterprises in the Philippines face constant shifts, rising costs, fluctuating demand, and annual compliance obligations that don't pause for economic downturns. That's why building a resilient financial plan for economic uncertainty isn't just smart. It's essential for sustainable operations. Planning ahead creates the space to handle slow months and unexpected costs without scrambling. A strong plan isn't about predicting the future; it's about being ready for what