Streamline Your Business Operations

Every successful business has a system/ systems which they use to ensure their operations are efficient. One of the challenges some SMEs face is the lack of good internal operations/ systems to streamline some of their processes. Most of the time, the owner or key management end up doing everything because they have not invested the time to build appropriate systems around a particular task or activity.

One of the ways we assist our clients is to look at their business as a whole (big picture) and then break that down into the various parts that make the business work. The key is to identify inefficiencies in these smaller parts, as it can be a hindrance for the functioning and growth of your business.

What are some ways to streamline processes in your business?

· Analyse every process in your business and look for inefficiencies. You may be surprised to find that there are routines you’ve been following for years that could be improved.

· Automate everything that can be automated (or as much of the process as possible). The less manual effort/ intervention, the better it will be for your business. There are many ways to automate and scale tasks in your business using technology. Invest time into understanding what tools are available for you and your business.

· Outsource areas that are not your core focus. Many entrepreneurs try and do everything themselves, which could hinder growth in their businesses. Focus on the key areas in your business and outsource the rest.

· Make sure staff are spending their time on the right things. Audit what various people are doing in your business and be clear on how that contributes to your objectives and goals.

· Create effective business procedures. These procedures describe how a particular task is performed. Once drafted, it will be easy for any staff member to perform that particular task, instead of trying to figure it out every time it needs to be done.

Spend time working ON your business, not only IN it.

Have a great day.

BC team