Going back to our roots in E-Myth, we believe in creating a franchise prototype where your business depends on systems and not people (including the business owner). Systemizing your business will create a business of value that provides your with the time, money, and freedom to live your dreams. Below are a collection of articles on systemizing a business from our weekly Business Owner Insights.
Small businesses are famous for being resourceful. They may not have the same budget, talent, or even capacity as a large corporation, but they manage to get the job done! Which makes efficiency even more important to small businesses. The good news is that there are automation tools that can...
At BBG, we often promote the value of systems. Yet, when we talk about systems it often gets reduced to “how to” or technical systems. These systems are important and should be documented within a business. They might include: How to enter a client into your CRM How to prep...
At BBG, we’re fans of systems. It goes back to our roots as a licensed E-Myth coaching center starting in 1999. But we find that when many people think about systems they think about the technical, or “how-to” systems such as, how to do a quote, how to enter information...
Did you know the scalability of a business not only makes a business more enjoyable to own, but also increases the market value of a business? Scalability is an important topic that many business owners don't take the time to consider. When a business is not scalable it hits its...
As you probably know, we’re passionate about systems because we’ve seen how systems can help small businesses thrive. When good systems are implemented, they help ease day-to-day frustrations, free up employees to focus on doing their best and improve customer satisfaction. Additionally, systems increase the market value of a business...
There’s a simplicity, but also a strength in having the positions within your business well defined. For many businesses, this simple, but effective practice is often overlooked. We hear excuses such as we don't need to document it, we know what that position does; or, we can't take the time...
As a business leader there’s so much vying for your attention it can be difficult to get a great handle on your time. And often, that means what comes from you takes the back burner as you first deal with what comes at you. This is because often what comes...
In small business, it’s not unusual for employees to take on several “roles” within the company. The reason is simple, a small business has all the same functions that large corporations must complete. However, the amount of time those functions require in a small business are often less and do...
This week, we challenge you to stop and ask yourself, “Are you satisfied that all areas of your business are getting the attention they deserve? Do you feel in control of where you spend your time in your business? Most leaders struggle with being pulled in many directions. Your to-do...
One of the questions we often ask is, “What would you do if suddenly a key employee couldn’t come into work?” What information does that employee have in their heads? What experience would your business miss? What tasks wouldn’t be completed on time? Are there any tasks that no one...
