Every small business owner says they want to have a more proactive team, but what does that mean and how do you prepare your team to invoke that culture? This is a question I get asked a lot. I wanted to share a few tips on how to best prepare your team to be proactive and get more done in less time.
Years ago, most business was done face to face. You offered a service or product that someone wanted, built up trust in your community, and people chose to do business with you. Communication was easy – there were personal touch points built straight into the system. Today, however, things have changed considerably. We now do business with people across the country and around the world, and we take in more information than we ever would have imagined possible. One thing hasn’t changed, though: client communication remains as vital as it ever was.
As a business owner, you have a lot to balance – and a large part of that is understanding how to use your assets wisely. Any guesses at what your #1 asset is? That’s right: it’s your team. Just about everyone would agree that team communication is vital to having a more productive and profitable …
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One of the most common questions people ask when looking into our coaching program is, “How can I ensure that I’ll get the most out of the money I spend on coaching?” I love this question! It gives me the chance to share 3 valuable tips to help you get the most out of your coaching investment without spending more and more money all the time.
Right now, so many people are on a self-proclaimed “spending freeze” – and yet they are wasting money on subscriptions and coaching programs that aren’t really providing the value they need. The right coaching program can be an incredible value; here are three tips to get the most out of coaching while spending less!
Are you looking for ways to become more profitable while increasing happiness for you and your team? The answer may be unexpected: investing time in documenting strong workflows and refining your workloads.
As you grow however, you’ll find that this communication breaks down and expectations get lost. This results in frustration, wasted payroll, and lost opportunities. This unnecessary chaos can be averted by taking the time to carefully map your workflows and evaluate workloads, allowing you to set clear expectations and guide your team to success!
Spring is a time to freshen up your hiring and onboarding processes so you can uplevel your future team!
Many small business owners wait to grow their teams because the thought of hiring and training new people is overwhelming. Honestly, I understand that fear. Writing a winning job ad, weeding through dozens (or hundreds) applicants, and hoping that you pick the right candidate is not something that most business owners want to spend hours doing. And once you find your new hire, how do you go about onboarding them successfully?
Just like the old adage of “April showers bring May flowers,” taking the time to build out your base systems today will yield more bounty for years to come. It may seem like putting one more thing on your task list, but getting intentional about your base systems now will make a huge difference going forward!
When you first started your business, you probably dreamed of the day that it could run smoothly and profitably whether you were there or not. You could have the freedom, both financially and in your schedule, to travel when you want, to take days off “just because,” and to be involved in the daily running of the business because you want to (rather than because you’re afraid it may fall apart without you there).
Welcome to Level 4 of your business growth!
You’re getting to the point in your small business growth to where you can grow a more robust, specialized team – but where do you start? It might seem like you have a lot of areas that you might need help in, but you don’t want to hire too quickly. I’ve been there! At this level of growth, you’ll want to look for people who are open to collaboration and innovation.
When you’re ready to start building your small business team, you need to make sure you are doing so strategically and effectively. While it’s true that your team will be your largest expense, it will also be your greatest asset. This is why you’ll want to keep both profitability and growth at the forefront during this level of business growth.
