Economic Rollercoasters and Small Business Success

As you consider where you’re at as a business — as well as what steps you need to take in this economic season — consider some operational changes you can make today to lighten your load.

If you are an owner of a small business, or if you have been at any time in life, you are no stranger to the seasonal elements of business. You’re constantly paying attention to the environment around you, making sure your business is set up to sustain, and even thrive. As the economy bounces up and down, and as markets show volatility, it can mean difficulty ahead for you and your business. You may be fine on the other side, but you don’t know yet. 

Redistribute Work

Consider strategically distributing the functions and duties of your job to others within your company. Is there a job or responsibility that you don’t need to be doing? Maybe it’s as simple as taking out the trash or sweeping the break room. Maybe it’s something more implicational, like payroll or hiring and firing. It may seem like an odd time to mention this, but the payoff is tremendous. Efficient organizations are transparent ones. And transparent businesses don’t waste time, money, or talent. Ensuring that each person is doing what they need to be doing is a great way to protect your organization from the slippery slope of wasted time and resources. 

Rethink Operations

Look at your monthly operational expenses. Are you renting warehouse space that you needed a long time ago but are no longer using efficiently? Are there subscription services or consultants that you’re under-utilizing, that can help you improve your business and increase your productivity? Look at your facility, your staff, and your services. Get the most out of every one of them. 

Reposition Business

As economic conditions sway back and forth, the work force confuses us, and supply chain issues paralyze our productivity, look at what’s most essential about your business. What are you able to uniquely execute that can differentiate you? Whatever it is, talk about it. Leverage it. Position it in front of people and businesses that can help make it more visible. It may mean a new business focus or a more clarified understanding of what you actually do. That level of specializing can help you articulate your business in a way that differentiates you in these kinds of seasons. 

Sometimes difficult business seasons lead to stronger business plans. As you manage your business, keep looking at every element of your work with fresh eyes. Be willing to delegate responsibilities, utilize resources, and adapt your vision of who you are and what you do. That flexibility builds something sustainable through the ups and downs of the marketplace. 

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