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Monday, June 12, 2006

System - why you need it...

Saves
You
Stress
Time
Energy
Money

That's what a system does. Saves you stress time energy/effort and money.

Anyone switched on will have a great system. A System is a "way of doing things" in a pre-planned, logical order so that you minimize time wastage.

Once you have a system you can truly achieve more in a day, and more importantly you will be able to build something that works without you.

Sounds good....

Importantly, in business you need to be able to step back from the "doing" a little and observe and strategize. You need quality "think" time. A system will allow your business to run whilst you are not there.

J-Six Solutions has identified the following areas that are perfect for systemizing. This forms part of the SYSTEM audit.

What to systemize in your business:

People and Education
  • training programs
  • recruitment systems
  • staffing plans
  • conflict resolution
  • meetings
  • recognition
  • remuneration
  • core values
  • how-to manuals
Delivery and Distribution
  • paperless systems
  • service consistency
  • safer delivery
  • stock turnover
  • stock receiving/ordering
  • delivery services
  • delivery timing
  • rostering staff
  • security
Testing and Measuring
  • monthly budgets
  • yearly targets
  • conversion rates
  • internal purchases
  • marketing analysis
  • petty cash
  • profit reporting
  • lead tracking
  • credit control
  • sales per person
  • balance sheet
  • KPI's
  • cashflow statement
  • banking system
  • tax reporting
  • payroll superannuation
Systems and Technology
  • equipment maintenance
  • computer invoicing
  • operations manual
  • stock control
  • systems training
  • systems induction
  • software upgrades
  • phone systems
  • quality control
  • backup system
  • workflow processes
  • sales & marketing systems
  • database program
  • policies procedures manual
  • office equipment
  • prioritise extraordinary task
  • security system

I hope that helps you get started. Remember, a SYSTEM working properly will free up your time, and let you concentrate on high dollar activities!

Regards