How to Automate like McDonalds: What Systems can do for your Business

Wendy Tadokoro October 21, 2014

Business, Business Processes, Process Street, Small Business, Software

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As a small business grows, and the number of employees increases, it is no longer possible for the person at the helm, the business owner, to attend to all problems as they arise. Without systems in place, you may find that you are dealing with issues in an ad hoc, time-consuming and often chaotic manner. It will mean that your employees are constantly bringing problems to you and that your business cannot run without you. This can be enormously stressful for you as a manager and frustrating for your staff. Systemisation of your business will be a key factor in helping you create a scalable, sustainable business that operates equally effectively whether you are present or not.

Why You Need to Document Business Processes

Wendy Tadokoro October 7, 2014

Business Processes, Small Business

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It may not necessarily occur to the entrepreneur of a one-person start-up company to document the processes and procedures that are followed in the day-to-day running of the business, but as the business grows, there comes a time when it will be vital to have records of how things are done. “Documenting business processes”, or “business systemisation” as it’s also known, will make the difference between a business that plods along with a business owner constantly on the verge of burnout, and one that is successful and grows and prospers, and where the business owner is secure in the knowledge that things will go smoothly whether he or she is on site or not. Here are some of the main reasons why you as an entrepreneur need to document your business processes.

The Secret of Successful Remote Working and 5 Tools to Get you There

Vinay Patankar August 27, 2014

Business Processes, SaaS, Small Business, Software, Technology

Virtual Team Tools

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Communication is a crucial element to success for any business. But for businesses that have an outsourcing operation or runs on virtual teams, communication is life or death. Virtual environments do not have the luxury of being in the same room or building as their co-workers, so the natural communication benefits from working in an office disappear.

Poor communication can lead to lower quality, productivity, and morale across the organization.

Here are 5 tools that can get you and your team back on track and chatting up a storm.

Stop Creating A Job & Create A Business! Systematize For Growth…

Ely Delaney February 19, 2014

Business, Business Processes

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Many business owners start their business with the desire to create and go it on their own. They want to create a business that generates a healthy income for their family and gives them the lifestyle they desire.

The problem is that most of the time, they end up creating a job for themselves instead.

As the saying goes…

“I want to start my own business so I can work whatever 15 hours a day I choose!”

I know when I started my first business I did it all. Designing websites, creating sales materials, answering the phones, billing, etc. I was the one man show and proud of it.