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10 Reasons why you should work with an operations consultant this year

by Mar 16, 2023Business Owner0 comments

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Outsourcing is a milestone we all face as business owners, whether that’s graphic designers, accountants, VA’s, OBM’s and DOO’s* – they can all play a part in our bigger picture business plans and are good indicators that an Operational Tipping Point® has been reached. In this blog I’m going to the top of the outsourcing tree and giving you 10 great reasons why hiring an operations consultant might be the next outsourcing move for you and the benefits you can expect to see as a result.

1. Improved Process Efficiency: An operations consultant can help you streamline and optimize your business processes, leading to increased efficiency and productivity. Knowing the best tools available and how to maximise their functions for your specific business can save time, energy and resources.

2. Increased Profitability: Yes please! By improving process efficiency and reducing waste, an operations consultant can help you increase your bottom line and improve your overall profitability. It’s all about streamlining and tightening those processes!

3. Better Resource Allocation: Multiple business functions and projects running at the same time? An operations consultant can help you better allocate your resources, such as manpower, equipment, and materials to maximize their potential and increase your ROI.

4. Improved Customer Satisfaction: This one is the golden egg. An operations consultant can help you identify areas of your business that may be affecting customer satisfaction and develop strategies to improve it.

5. Competitive Advantage: By staying ahead of industry trends and best practices, an operations consultant can help you gain a competitive advantage and differentiate your business from your competitors.

6. Risk Management: As your business grows, there will be a need to identify and mitigate potential risks in your business operations, protecting your business from unexpected disruptions. An ops consultant will pinpoint these and include them in your business plans so there’s fewer surprises along the way.

7. Enhanced Supply Chain Management: Reducing costs and increasing the speed and accuracy of deliveries of your supply chain management is key to staying competitive in today’s market. Have you got someone with their eyes on that?

8. Better Decision Making: An operations consultant can provide you with data-driven insights and recommendations, helping you make informed decisions. About where your business is going next.

9. Increased Employee Satisfaction: Keen to improve your internal processes and employee satisfaction? Ops consultants can specialise in team development, reviews and structuring to help retain your start team and keep them working at their best.

10. Scalability: Identifying and addressing the operational issues might be the thing that’s holding you back from scaling your business. An operations consultant will give clarity on the bottlenecks and how to solve them, enabling you to grow your business and expand into new markets.

After reading this could an operations consultant be a good move for you and your next start hire? I’ve seen businesses flourish in ways the owners never thought possible by taking this step. Organised, sustainable and profitable, with more time for you and the things you love in your life. That’s the goal.

If you’d like to explore the benefits in a bit more detail, please book a slot for a coffee chat and let’s take a look at your business.

VA’s, OBM’s and DOO’s * Virtual Assistants, Online Business Manager, Director of Operations

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Are you a female business owner who has achieved great success, making six figures or more? Congratulations! Building a thriving business is no small feat and we usually achieve this while balancing all the other commitments at home and family. However, as your business grows, you may find yourself overwhelmed, time-poor, and stuck in the day-to-day operations. It’s time to shift your focus from the weeds and start scaling your business smartly. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of strategy sessions, the dangers of getting stuck in your business, and how working with an Ops expert can ensure your business can scale efficiently and sustainably. 

 

Strategy Sessions: The Backbone of Smart Scaling

Strategy sessions are crucial for the growth and expansion of any business. These sessions provide you with an opportunity to step back, assess your current position, and chart a clear path forward. Here’s why strategy sessions are important:

 

  1. Setting Clear Goals: Strategy sessions allow you to define SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals for your business. By setting clear objectives, you’ll have a roadmap to guide your decisions and actions. (More on roadmaps later) 

 

  1. Aligning Resources: During strategy sessions, you can evaluate your available resources and identify any gaps or areas that need improvement or more time. This alignment ensures that your resources are effectively allocated to support your business goals. I often see people in roles that are not being managed and are wasting time and money for the business owner. 

 

  1. Identifying Opportunities: Strategy sessions help you identify new opportunities for growth, innovation, and expansion. By exploring different avenues, you can make informed decisions on how to best position your business in the market. Talking this through with someone outside of your organisation is really important and makes the conversation much more impactful and new ideas and thoughts always come up. 

 

Getting Your Head Out of the Weeds: The Danger of Being Stuck

As a busy business owner, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day operations. However, continuously working in the weeds can hinder your business’s growth potential. Here’s why you can’t keep getting stuck in your business:

 

  1. Limited Perspective: Being immersed in the day-to-day tasks restricts your ability to see the bigger picture. It’s essential to gain a broader perspective by stepping back and assessing your business as a whole.

 

  1. Lack of Innovation: When you’re constantly firefighting and handling operational challenges, there’s little time left for innovation. Scaling your business requires fresh ideas and creative solutions, which can only be fostered by taking a step back from the daily grind. I know first hand how difficult this is and even I spend time out of my business (usually a lovely spa hotel) to think about new ideas and products. My best ideas come when I am not at my desk and usually out walking. 

 

  1. Missed Opportunities: By being stuck in the weeds, you might miss out on potential growth opportunities. Whether it’s forging strategic partnerships, exploring new markets, or implementing efficient systems, these opportunities can significantly impact your business’s success.

 

Working with an Ops Expert: Scaling Smartly

To ensure your business can scale smartly, it’s crucial to work with an Operations (Ops) expert. Ops experts specialise in streamlining processes, optimising systems, and restructuring teams to make your business more efficient and sustainable. Here’s how an Ops expert can help:

 

  1. Accountability Support: An Ops expert provides the much-needed accountability that keeps you on track with your goals. They help you stay focused, prioritise tasks, and ensure that your business is moving in the right direction.

 

  1. Implementation Support: Scaling your business involves making changes and implementing new strategies. An Ops expert can support you throughout the implementation process, ensuring a smooth transition and minimising disruptions.

 

  1. Efficiency and Sustainability: Ops experts have the expertise to identify bottlenecks, streamline processes, and optimise your business operations. Their insights and recommendations can significantly improve efficiency, saving you time and resources while ensuring long-term sustainability.

 

Success is not just about hard work. Scaling your business smartly requires a strategic approach and a willingness to step back from the day-to-day operations. Strategy sessions provide the foundation for growth, allowing you to set clear goals, align resources, and identify opportunities. Avoid the dangers of getting stuck in your business by gaining a broader perspective, fostering innovation, and seizing growth opportunities. Lastly, working with an Ops expert can provide the necessary support and expertise to streamline your operations and ensure your business can scale efficiently and sustainably. Only certain people love the back end of businesses, you need to find your partner to your creative genius mind to make a great team, then you will see your business fly! Remember, smart goals save you time and pave the way for your business’s continued success.

 

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