Operations

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There are several reasons why you’d want to build systems and processes in your business. The main ones are: 1. Precision and consistency. By having set business processes for how tasks should be completed, you...

I recently attended a presentation by a business systems specialist. That’s someone who builds systems and processes for businesses so they run smoothly. The system of the day was “how to handle inbound phone calls.”...

A couple of years ago, a colleague of mine told me the following story. Is it true? Maybe. But even it it’s not, it illustrates a critical point, and one that will significantly boost your...

I hate to admit it, but I’m a bit of a dork. You see, I did really well in school, so I guess I could have been considered a dork back then. But I was...

The technology age has brought with it a long list of business related success stories. There are plenty of cases where a small startup has managed to grow into a billion-dollar company. While most people...