🎓 Caflou Business Management Academy

⚗️ Process management? It’s not rocket science! 

Process management… It sounds dreadfully technical. In fact, processes are all around us, we all manage them somehow. And we don’t need a PhD to do that. Often, even primary school or plain common sense is enough. 

🤝  Take good care of your contacts 

Or how to manage your clients so that you don’t lose money.
Contacts are without exaggeration one of the most valuable treasures you have in the company. They deserve excellent care. Do you let them have it? 

🔮 9 Small Business Management Trends to benefit from in 2022 and beyond

Did you know that there are approximately 400 million small businesses worldwide? If you’re one of these 400 million firm owners, you’re probably aware of all the challenges small businesses are facing. They have to compete with the big industry players and respond to the increasing consumer demands while staying within budget and keeping up with the latest operational requirements. To empower you with the insights you need to keep your business thriving, we’ve compiled a list of nine emerging small business trends.

🔥 7 Sins of Small Business Management

Running a small business is an arduous task whichever way you look at it. Competition is tough, margins are thin, and red tape is taxing. On top of all, loyal customers are hard to find and even harder to keep. To stay in the race, it’s critical to take the right management approach and avoid the seven deadly sins small businesses tend to commit. Let’s dive into the most common mistakes and the effective ways to avoid them.

Did you know that companies tend to fail due to committing the 7 sins of small businesses management? Learn how to recognize and avoid them now.

⚒️ 10 Essential Management Tools Every Small Business Needs

Irrespective of the size of your organization, managing your business can be a stressful and demanding activity. This is particularly so if you’re trying to do it by yourself, without relying on the right management tools that can make your life much easier. Business management tools are indispensable for running a successful company today. Take a look at 10 essential solutions to fuel your small business.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 7 Small Business Management Tips to Boost Employee Productivity 

Are you struggling to increase the effectiveness of your processes and boost productivity? If so, you’re not alone – this is a common challenge for small business management. Here are 7 management tips to improve employee productivity.

📚 How To Automate Business Processes: A Guide For Small Businesses 

Before automation, a small business’s options to scale were limited. You’d have to hire more personnel, invest in expensive software, and embrace more complex business processes. To an extent, this reality is still true. Scaling is tough. But thanks to business process automation (BPA), small businesses can scale more sustainably and with greater confidence. BPA isn’t a quick, easy fix, it’s a sophisticated option for small businesses looking to optimize internal processes and grow sustainably. 

So, here’s more on how to automate business processes to help your small business grow meaningfully. 

👆 The 15 Easiest Small Business Automation Opportunities

Automation has evolved from a luxury to an affordable, essential business function - which we have technological advancements to thank for. Now, even small businesses can reliably automate repetitive, mundane tasks, streamlining efficiency and empowering employees. So, are you considering small business automation? If you’re not quite sure where to start - or can’t decide which processes are ideal for automation - we can help you out. 

We’ll cover the different types of small business automation and how you can kickstart your automation journey.

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📈 How to Improve Productivity With Business Process Improvement

If you’re looking to improve your organization’s productivity, business process improvement (BPI) is an effective option. BPI helps you improve workflows, so processes are more efficient, re sponsibilities are better defined, and employees understand their role in the bigger picture.

In this article, we’ll discuss ways to improve productivity with BPI and how you can make the most of a process-efficient system. 

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🛑 6 Signs You Need a Business Management Solution

Growing a small business is a really rewarding experience, full of team spirit and innovation. Beating out the competition, getting love from customers, and gradually improving your bottom line are some of the high points. But there are also projects that need managing, deadlines to be met, budgets and finances that require monitoring, and client invoices that need to be sent (have to make payroll!). 

At some point, spreadsheets and independent software aren’t enough for your business needs. There’s too much mess, workflows aren’t integrated, and it’s difficult to track progress. So, small businesses typically reach a point where investing in a business management solution becomes necessary.

And if you suspect you’re nearing this point – or at it – read on.

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