Trying to increase the profitability of our business is always at the forefront of our thoughts and that usually revolves around looking for the next big idea, product or service that we can offer our customers.
Many times this makes perfect sense, especially if we’re confident we have maximized the opportunities within our current clients, products and operations. Unfortunately, more often than not, we have done neither and are simply looking for something new to play with, something to get us excited simply because we may be a little bored with the status quo.
So before we waste untold amount of time looking for that “new whatever”, why not look internally for those efficiency gains? Streamlining your processes can lead to increased productivity and reduced overheads by doing more with less and getting rid of waste.
Small Gains = Big Rewards
Here’s a couple of simple examples to prime your thinking.
1. Can you get a cheaper cell phone plan for your company? If you pay for three phones and reduce the monthly bill by $50, it’s an instant $600 to your bottom line.
2. Got dead inventory? Blow it out and turn it into cash because right now it’s worth $0 and tying up real estate.
3. Got vehicles, what kind of volume discount are you getting on fuel? Many national fuel companies offer volume discounts.
Taking the time to dig deep into the operational side of your business can free up thousands of dollars a year without having to find new customers. Is it exciting? Nope, but Small Gains = Big Rewards!
Copyright © Greg Weatherdon
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Get More LIFE Out of Your Business
You shouldn’t be the hardest working person in your company.
Many small business owners find that even after the struggling start-up years, they’re working too many hours and still managing every aspect of their businesses.
Greg Weatherdon has been there, done that. As an entrepreneur, he learned not only how to get a business to the point of running smoothly, but also how to reduce the number of hours he worked, delegate more responsibility to his employees, and take longer vacations while his business chugged along like a well-oiled machine. And now he is providing the secret to success.
Do you suffer from any of the following?
1. Business ownership isn’t living up to the dream.
2. Endless workdays.
3. You can’t find good people.
4. Profits are less than expected.
5. You can never take a vacation.
You’re not alone. But there is a solution. As Greg demonstrates, with some time and effort, you really can Get More Life Out Of Your Business.
