Why Does Your Business Need A System?
- Nov 9, 2023
- 3 min read
Written by: Satpal Jutta
Putting in place a system at your workplace is like adding a sail to your boat. Read on to find out how to make your business processes more effective.
Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur or you have a team of employees working for you, having multiple systems in place to manage your various processes is necessary for an efficient and successful business. Not only does having a system ensure that the entire team have all the correct information to hand, but it also streamlines the input needed from clients, which will ultimately save you time and money, and may even minimise complaints.
But with so many platforms available, it can be difficult to decide which is the right system for you and your company. Perhaps you need support with your accounting or maybe you want to update the way your team works now that they’re remote. As a creative agency, evokeu relies heavily on the systems it has in place. To help you choose a system that is the ideal fit for you and your business, here are our recommendations.
Project management at its best
If you want to boost your team’s productivity then you need ClickUp. This easy-to-use online platform is simple but effective. By centralising project-related communications in one place, everyone who’s involved in a piece of work will be able to keep track of progress and quickly identify who is looking after what. It’s also great if your product or service is creative, as there’s an interactive whiteboard feature that is super at bringing together staff members for brainstorming sessions, no matter where they’re located in the world.
Present like a pro
A must-have to equip you for internal and external meetings, Google Slides offers an array of templates to suit every industry. With straightforward features that make presenting a breeze, this platform will guarantee that you always come across professionally whether you’re speaking to your team, a client or a prospective new customer. Like the other applications available in the Google suite, Google Slides simplifies editing by multiple users, with real-time changes and the ability to add comments for speedy and to-the-point feedback.
Count the pennies
Let’s face it money makes the world go round and for a business it’s what ultimately equates to if you sink or swim. But staying on top of invoicing, expense claims, VAT returns and paying bills can be tricky; that was until my team at evokeu started using Xero. This smart platform can be tailored to work for your business and will keep all of your confidential data secure, automate certain tasks and provide you with useful data and insights to help with your forward planning.
Create a buzz on social systems
Later’s slogan of ‘post more, work less’ sums up why it’s such a useful tool for businesses with numerous social media pages to manage. With just one click, Later will schedule and post across your channels, from Instagram reels to TikTok videos. If you use Canva to design your posts, you can also import directly to Later, making it trouble-free to edit and organise to ensure your content is always fresh and relevant.
The systems that we’ve touched on are just a handful of what’s available. Before committing to a subscription, we’d suggest signing up for the free trials that many providers offer. This will allow you to try before buying to make certain it’s right for your business.
If you’d like to find out more about Satpal and evokeu, please visit https://www.evokeu.com/. You can also follow Satpal on LinkedIn, where you’ll find the latest agency updates and further content to motivate you and your business.
About the author:
Satpal Juttla, Co-founder and Technical Director from evokeu, London’s leading boutique digital marketing and branding agency, reveals how a system could improve your business and the platforms his team use on a daily basis.
