Just as a tree branches need to be trimmed throughout the year in order for it be strengthened; so a company's workflow can be streamlined for it to reach its utmost success. When it comes down to the streamlining of your company, there are various techniques and strategies you can use. Depending on which aspect you are trying to make lean, you must always remain conscious of what is working and what is hindering the growth in effectiveness in your company. For it to reach its full potential you must make sure all of your team members are on board, and actively working to do their part toward making this happen.
Whether its the area of management, finances or tech, here are some concise ways to help streamline your company.
When it comes to managing, boundaries are key. You must remain aware of when one projects begins and another ends. Boundaries can be made tangible with basic tools such as a calendar, or if you'd like to make time management more effective for your whole team softwares such as TimeClock Scheduler or Asgard Systems Time Tracker can help! Another simple tip if to make amendments as to where you are getting your supplies. They say it's all about "who you know". Find some supply companies that you could work with regularly to cut down costs by purchasing in bulk and stocking up. As I had stated earlier it is very important to know your team is on board with you. How do you do this? Have standards to what you are looking for so that you can narrow it down to the strongest and most passionate about the job. The more passionate, the more enthusiastic, adding to the overall flow of the company. With that said, having fewer staff meetings will save you loads of time. With a great staff, you won't have to micromanage; giving your whole team, yourself included, more time to focus on the more important aspects of your company.
When it comes to the insurance policies for your company, if you renew them to be submitted to the same agent on the same date, you can get everything taken care of on that one day of the year, saving loads of calendar space aka time! Come tax time, another way to get lean is to invest in a software package such as Enterprise, or BusinessWorks is a great way to get everything smoothly taken care of. Also, filing your taxes electronically has been known as a success when trying to get ahead of the game!
Finally, in the technological aspect of streamlining your company, having a server is a great substitute for a filing cabinet. This will make backing up your documents easier when they are all on a central server. Want to know a great way to get rid of all those tedious, time-consuming phone calls? Creating a FAQ list which can answer most of your clients questions on your website is a way to provide great customer service, without them having to continue calling with a variety of questions.
These are just a few quick tips to help you get started. Streamlining is always something you want to to do for your company; adding continually to growth so that it may reach it's fullest potential in success!
