GoKawiilOpinion piece says hiring alone won't fix scaling startups' operational flaws
An Entrepreneur contributor opinion piece argues that businesses experiencing rapid growth often respond by adding headcount, increasing marketing spend, and working longer hours—but this can mask deeper structural problems rather than solve them. The piece cites SPR Research data showing billable utilization for professional services firms fell to a record low of 66.4% in 2025, well below a 75% target, as evidence that adding staff without fixing workflows makes scaling harder.