The word “systems” can be intimidating for us entrepreneurs, right? It’s easier to pretend you can continue to run your business smoothly without them; so you do, and it doesn’t. You may as well hand the keys over to CHAOS Inc. right now, because that’s a battle that they’re sure to win.
Instead of hiding from business systems it’s time for you to start embracing them. No, they won’t take the soul out of your business. Systems provide a way to coordinate your team’s efforts so you can avoid the urge to micromanage. They allow you to focus on the things that matter—like building your business.
Still afraid of the big bad systems? Take a look at my five tips to keep business systems flexible and you’ll be yelling “We need more systems!” in no time.
Start thinking of systems as a pattern of preparedness. In the event that something needs guidance, you’ve got your pattern of preparedness in place to alleviate the issue—whether you’re present or not.
By mapping out your pattern with guideposts it will be easier for you to be more results-oriented. You won’t feel like a policymaker, but rather a mentor on how to get from point A to point B. As long as you’re able to keep your systems brief and simple, the execution won’t be overwhelming to the spirit of your business.
The two things that can suck the life out of your business are keeping it from evolving and not defining the values. Much like marketing, systems are a science that must be tested and fine-tuned—especially as your business continues to grow. If you fail to define values, you’re essentially making rules for the sake of making rules. And no one likes that.
I know, I know! You’re so excited to implement systems and can’t wait to get started! Why not brainstorm your flexible approaches in the comment box below? Go on and inspire your fellow entrepreneurs!
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