Written by: Janifer Wheeler, Senior Level Executive Contributor
Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.
Alright, Alright, Alright! Side Hustlers, solopreneurs, and small biz owners, it’s time to get your business systems in check. You may feel overwhelmed by the thought of re-evaluating your current setup or starting from scratch, but don’t worry—we got you! Here are some tips on reviewing your business systems for efficiency, functionality, and flexibility so you can get back to running the show like the BADASS woman you are!
This is the year of getting your shit together (literally!), which means taking a hard look at the systems you have in place for your business. What works? What doesn’t? Where can you make improvements? And how do you review your systems without feeling like a complete failure?
We’re here to tell you that re-evaluating your business systems is actually an incredibly empowering process that – if done with intention – can save time, money, and sanity. Here are a few of our tips on how to get started.
Figure Out What You Need Before You Invest in New Systems or Tools
Before replacing or investing in new systems, take an honest inventory of what you need from them. Do you need tools that help automate processes? Are there tools that do what you want more efficiently than you currently use? Is there anything missing from the toolkit you already have? Taking stock of what you need and what already exists will help keep costs down and streamline the entire process.
Make Sure Your Systems are Flexible Enough to Accommodate Growth & Change
As your business grows, so should its systems. Take some time to evaluate how easily your current setup can evolve as needed; could it accommodate additional staff members or revenue streams? Could it handle bigger projects or more complex tasks? If not, then it may be time to rethink things. Remember that investments made now will likely pay off when it comes time to scale up operations.
Don’t Be Afraid To Ask For Help!
You don’t have to go through all this alone! There are plenty of people out there who specialize in helping entrepreneurs like yourself overhaul their business systems – people who know exactly where to start and how best to move forward, no matter where your business is currently at. So don’t be afraid to seek help if needed; having someone walk beside you through the process can make all the difference between success and failure.
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Re-evaluating your business systems isn’t always easy, but staying competitive in an ever-changing market is incredibly important.
Take some time today to review what works for your biz, identify areas for improvement, invest in flexible solutions for growth, and reach out for help as needed. The JOYFull BadAss always has your back. Doing so will free up more time, energy, and cash for actual work — which is far better than spending hours spinning wheels trying to figure things out on our own (been there!).
Stay focused on creating great results while still enjoying the ride – if it’s not JOYFull, why do it?
Janifer Wheeler, Senior Level Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
After retiring from teaching, Janifer Wheeler realized she had a bigger calling.
She now brings her 20+ years of experience in education to the production industry to help entrepreneurs and teams find the proverbial work-life balance by following her JOYfully method.
She’s also founded The JOYFully BadAss Academy, where they teach people how not only to do more but enjoy every minute of their workday — without taking any excuses or guilt home with them either (we know what it’s like). Give me 30 days, and you won’t regret it! Click here to learn more.