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.
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...
At Benchmark Business Group we often discuss the importance of documenting and capturing the logic of how you do what you do within your business. The importance of creating systems, policies and procedures, and operating manuals. We know that capturing the “how” to run your business makes it easier to...
How much does your business depend on you? If you answered, “All the time!” you are not alone. Many small business owners fall into the trap of creating a business that is dependent on them. This dependency on the owner makes it difficult to scale the business. It makes it...
Bill is always late! Cathy doesn't seem to get it! Taylor is not getting the results we need!
If these are the types of statements a business owner is making, it may not be about the employees, but about the business's policies and procedures it has (or maybe doesn't have) in place.
Benchmark Business Group, LLC
