What Your Business Needs So You Can Focus More On The Important Tasks

Anita Ginsburg

May 28, 2014

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Every business, small or large, needs to have certain tools to get work done so efforts can be focused on running the business. It's important to focus your time and efforts where they are most needed. Here are some tips on how you can do that without leaving the rest of your business in shambles.

Outsource your IT

Most business owners know just enough IT that it can be dangerous. Having more skilled people to handle IT needs is a must so you can give attention to other areas of the business. This is especially important if you plan to grow your business quickly. Not only will outsourcing your IT give you more time for other important tasks, it can protect your business.

Learn how to delegate

Your employees are there for a reason, so take advantage of the skills and time the offer. It is perfectly okay to be hands-on. On the flipside, if you find that you are running yourself ragged over details that your employees should be handling, take a step back.

Give your customer service representatives the ability to make decisions

Calculate a monetary figure that you can afford to lose for each customer service call. Allow your customer service representatives to make decisions up to that dollar amount. This way they will not have to call you into the room over five dollar arguments with a customer.

Get custom shipping boxes for your products

Imagine the peace of mind that you will have if you know that things you send out are not breaking en route. Find yourself a good shipping company with a reputation for excellent service and a tracking system that you can trust. This is especially important if you are shipping food and beverage products.

Standardize your organizational structure

Everyone should know where everything is in the office. If you make your organizational structure perfect, then no one will have to bother you about the location of this or that file. They can consult a FAQ that you have printed up or ask someone else in the office who has been there long enough to know.

Get a cleanup crew

Nothing is more important for morale than having a clean office. If you have a cleanup crew come through every evening and keep the place on an even keel, then you and your employees will feel relaxed in the morning. You know that you will always come into an office that is clean and organized. No matter the expense on this, make the investment and it will definitely pay off for you in the end.

A business owner shouldn't have to stress over minor details that can be handled by someone else. Take necessary steps to give you more time for important tasks that need to get done.

Informational credit to Houston Carton.