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Something we have all heard, said or hoped for! 

Running a Business like Clockwork, when the ‘business operates without problems or delays, or happens regularly.’ To manage, run something efficiently, in a reliable matter.’ You could say the ‘cogs’, the wheels and the functions of the Business are well-oiled, finely tuned and operating and running smoothly. Like a quality clock or watch! 

Let's begin by asking the burning question! How well is your Business operating?

When we examine this, there are many moving parts that make up a Business. We need to be aware of all elements of your Business, like cogs that make up a watch or clock.  

• How well is your Business operating?  
• What cogs function well?  
• What others need work?

The Key to Success is to design your Business to run itself! …..like Clockwork!

When your Business runs like clockwork it will flourish and grow, and so will you!

Impossible!  It’s POSSIBLE, READ on..... 

Start by tracking how your Business currently runs.  Identify all the functions and actions, activities and decisions you and your Team make. What are the systems and processes? Simply put, find out what makes your Business run, ‘tick’ and chime! or breakdown!

Next, Read our 4 Tips to get your Business running smoothly like Clockwork. 

1. Plan for Success    2. Optimise Systems  3. Invest in Staff      4.  Set the Standard 

1.Plan for Success: 

Planning ahead is crucial to running a successful Business. Creating a comprehensive Business Plan and mapping and documenting all facets is essential to knowing and fully understanding all the elements and moving parts. How Finance, Training, Marketing and other areas interact, keeping the cogs turning like a well-tuned clock. Plan for sustainable growth. You could say this Planning is similar to the watchmaker who determines the architecture of the clock.

2.Optimise Systems: 

Streamline operations with improved technology, systems and processes.  Match staff and tasks to get the best from both. Each part has a purpose, humans and equipment, and plays a key role in smooth business operations. Include regular quality checks of these to ensure both are capable of responding to challenges. Like parts of a watch, each relies on the other to keep functioning efficiently.

3.Invest in your Staff:

Develop a High-Performance Culture that promotes and fosters accountability and responsibility. Build trust, inspire and motivate to elevate and get the best results. Learn to let go, delegate tasks and empower your Team. Support them by providing appropriate training and the resources they need to do their jobs well. Strong leaders develop a culture that drives and produces success without more hours or labour and micro-management. Take a step back and allow the cogs to turn like the parts of a well-tuned clock.

 4.Set the Standard: 

Set the standard in quality and values. Focus on your competencies to maximise opportunities and make you and your Business stand out.  Build on core Business functions and activities to produce the best outcomes for customers. Leverage this to build a solid brand and reputation.  The reward, you will have your Business running like a finely tuned clock. 

Design and run your Business like Clockwork and enjoy the benefits of success with greater peace of mind, more time and fun. Enjoy owning your Business without having to be your Business, running it and trying to do it all yourself. Be empowered and empower your Team to fulfil their aspirations and roles.  

Running your Business like Clockwork – the Key to Efficient Operations and Growth!!