Habits of Happy & Successful Entrepreneurs: Having Good Systems
At the heart of any successful business, there are systems in place to make sure everything keeps running smoothly.
Tracking
When you are just starting out, a lot of this may just live in your head. Speaking from personal experience, it’s better to have systems in place for tracking clients & deadlines BEFORE your business grows. Adding clients, employees & services is much less chaotic if you have ALREADY implemented systems. For your business, you may consider programs like Google Drive, Dubsado, Click Up, Asana, Monday, etc.
Password protection
You need a password for just about everything these days. Multiple people may need to access this information & I can’t stress enough how important it is that they all stay safe & secure. A password management system is absolutely worth the cost when you consider the risks. There are many out there, but we use Keeper Password Management.
SM systems
Producing content for social media isn't everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s vital if you want your business to grow & flourish. You should find tools for producing & scheduling content that you find easy to work with & fits your budget. Again, there are about a million out there, but we have found that Canva Pro works best for us & gives us some tools for other areas of business.
Batching time
You will be most effective if you don't have to switch gears constantly. Try batching your tasks so you are cranking out the same type of task in one chunk. Your brain will thank you when it can find a groove. For example, Monday is social media, answering emails are are certain hours during the day, etc
The individual needs of your business will dictate what systems you need & how intricate they need to be. Also, as your needs change, you will need to adjust to figure out what works best for you. Don’t be afraid to change just because you’re “used” to one thing & check-in with your team to make sure your systems are working for everyone.
What systems do you use to keep everything running smoothly? How often do you check in to do an honest assessment of their efficiency?
