Systems

Complete a policies and procedures manual

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:14:00 GMT

Complete a policies and procedures manual. If everything's written down then duplication is a simple step, and you're reliant on the system, not the people.

Get internet wise.

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:13:00 GMT

Get internet wise. Decide exactly why you are developing a website, and get good advice about putting those strategies into place. Internet marketing can be expensive if you don't know how.

How much traffic are you getting to your website?

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:13:00 GMT

How much traffic are you getting to your website? You can pay for keyword precedence, and have traffic directed to you for those keywords. Make sure, once they come, you have something to sell them.

Network all computers for ease of access

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:12:00 GMT

Network all computers for ease of access. File sharing, printer sharing and running a networked system means you only have to change it once.

Don’t try and build a website that gives both information, and tries to sell something

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:12:00 GMT

Don’t try and build a website that gives both information, and tries to sell something. If you want your site to generate income, be plain and simple, with great copy, heaps of value, and an irresistable offer.

Time management techniques

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:11:00 GMT

Be careful with your time management techniques. Spending 1 hour making telephone calls, is different to making telephone calls until you have 5 appointments. Utilise your time fruitfully.

Business planning can make the difference between success and failure

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:11:00 GMT

Business planning can make the difference between success and failure. Write down specific and achievable goals, along with an action plan for achieving them. Make sure you understand the benefits of reaching these goals, and you'll be more likely to get there.

Regularly review your business

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:10:00 GMT

It's essential to both develop and regularly review your business (and other) goals. Ask yourself, "If I knew then, what I know now, would I still be doing things like this?" If the answer's no, change what you're doing - quickly.

Run both internal and external email

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:10:00 GMT

Run both internal and external email. As long as people don't get crazy, it'll save you mountains of time and energy.

Regularly update quality control/assurance

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:10:00 GMT

Go through and regularly update quality control/assurance. Don’t overlook the importance of this being relevant - at least it's then just a matter of following through.

Focus

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:05:00 GMT

What's the best system you can implement in your business? Focus. It is a formula for success. Focus on your business and it's success.

Schedule and complete regular maintenacne

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:05:00 GMT

Schedule and complete regular maintenance on all equipment. Rather than waiting until your machinery crashes, get it serviced in times of low need.

Run a computer back up system

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:05:00 GMT

Run a computer back up system. Saves a mountain of time should the worst ever happen to your computers.

Complete Training and Induction Programme

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:04:00 GMT

Complete systems training and induction programme. Training how to use a good system takes about one tenth the time it takes to teach people how to do the job.

Document and Picture all Tasks in an Operations Manual

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:04:00 GMT

Document and picture all tasks in an operations manual. What needs to be done, when it needs to be done, who should do it, what the standards are, and how to measure the results.