As a business owner, learn how you can make more money, find more free time, and love your work again by creating systems in five key areas of your business!
11. #1: Your SALES System
1. Qualify your customers (standards & doing)
2. Get a CRM system to track pipeline
3. Recognize it can be better to give up
4. Move weak leads to "drip" automation
system
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12. #2: Your MARKETING System
1. Decide your priorities up front
2. Set a timeline for tactics' success
3. Automate followup to keep up with leads
4. Install and use Google Analytics on your site
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13. #3: Your ACCOUNTING System
1. Use accounting software, not a spreadsheet
2. Code your P&L using meaningful categories
3. Review your key reports weekly and monthly
4. Get advice from affordable experts
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14. #4: Your RECRUITING System
1. Get job-posting feedback from 2-3 people
2. Write your interview questions in advance
3. No "maybe" after the interview
4. Cut hassle with ATS like TheResumator.com
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15. #5: PROJECT MANAGEMENT System
1. Use lightweight PM like BasecampHQ.com
2. Check budgets (after & during)
3. Stop underestimating time costs
4. Do project post-mortems
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16. Resources to Make Work Easier,
More Profitable, and More Fun
1) Sales: 2) Marketing:
HighriseHQ.com google.com/analytics
3) Accounting: 4) Recruiting:
Lori at 919-467-2428 TheResumator.com
5) Project Mgmt: >>> Get More Advice:
BasecampHQ.com KarlSakas.com
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17. Follow this advice to:
1. Make more money
2. Find more free time
3. Love your work again
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