Nibletz Staff
We’re sure you’ve heard the phrase ‘time is money’ but while you might of heard it, you’re probably not living by it. You should be because time is your most precious resource in business. What we mean by this is simple. The less time you waste, the more you get done and that means your business is increasingly effective and efficient. If that’s the case then your company is also going to be more competitive and gaining new attention with customers. So, it’s worth thinking about where time is being wasted in your business model and how you can improve the situation.
Tech Daydreams
Are your employees working hard or do they spend most of their time daydreaming, staring at the wall. If you have old tech and equipment or software, the latter is probably true. Don’t worry you haven’t hired a poor team of staff. They just don’t have any other option while they are waiting for the tech to start working, unfreeze itself or just switch on. It’s fair to say that using the wrong tech in your company could waste an awful lot of time. The problem is that managers and owners are often completely unaware of this because they are not the ones using it. The best way to escape this issue is by hiring a small business computer support team. They will check your systems and ensure they are setup correctly. They can also help you upgrade your network so that no more time is wasted due to lengthy loading screens.
Delegation And Deliberation
For a business to run smooth the line of command needs to be simple and clearly understood. Otherwise, you get multiple employees trying to delegate work to other people that they should be completing by themselve. Usually this results in a number of people getting stuck trying to complete multiple jobs. Meanwhile, there are other individuals who are doing very little at all. If this happens, then your business is not running effectively. To sort this issue, you need to make sure you have the right people in management positions. If they can’t handle their role effectively, other employees will try to take advantage of the situation.
Leadership Lulls
Are you the leader of your business? Then it will be up to you to ensure that as little time is wasted as possible. Be aware that the smallest issue in your business can cost your hours or even days. It could be one employee that is causing all of the problems. However that one member of staff isn’t always easy to find. You’ll have to examine your business model carefully if you are going to find them. Often if a business isn’t maintaining high levels of productivity it’s because the leader isn’t in full control.
Outsourcing Ops
Finally, you have to be careful when you outsource areas of your business. While outsourcing can be beneficial for keeping costs in check it needs to be a quality service. Otherwise your business will struggle with time management. There will always be one area of your company holding you back.
