🎙 This episode discusses the challenges small business owners face. Due to their involvement in all decision-making processes, they act as the bottlenecks in their businesses.

Steve Day shares his experience of transitioning from task-based delegation to systemising processes to empower his team to work autonomously.

He provides insights on mapping out processes, setting clear timelines for decision-making, and holding oneself accountable to the same standards as the team.



KEY TAKEAWAYS
Running a small business can lead to being the bottleneck that hinders progress.
Delegating tasks on a task-by-task basis can be inefficient and time-consuming.
Systemising processes and creating guidelines can empower staff to function autonomously.
Formalising processes and setting strict guidelines can improve efficiency and predictability.
Holding oneself accountable to guidelines set for the team can lead to increased productivity and efficiency.



BEST MOMENTS

00:00  - 💬 “If, like me, you run a small business, you've no doubt experienced that feeling of being the bottleneck, of the reason your business isn't progressing as fast as it should be, or just the ball around your business's leg, so to speak.

02:36  - 💬 “The more sophisticated these systems became, the less I got involved in making things go slowly because it wasn't me they were waiting for. Because it’s already documented how things should be done without my involvement.

04:25 - 💬 “But if you had some more strict guidelines about when things would be done and when you would get that back, it would make it easier for you as the staff member to be able to plan.

13:21 - 💬 “That will allow their team to run more efficiently, more productively, get more done in a timely fashion, in a more predictable way, without being overloaded or overwhelmed because things come back at unexpected times.



TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW

00:00 Small business owners must empower staff decisively.

04:31 Setting strict guidelines is crucial for efficiency.

07:52 Formalizing processes and adherence to policies is crucial.



VALUABLE RESOURCES

Website:https://www.systemizeyoursuccess.com

Facebook Group:https://facebook.com/groups/systemsandoutsourcing/

LinkedIn:https://linkedin.com/company/systemsandoutsourcing/

Instagram:https://instagram.com/systems_and_outsourcing/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@drsteveday42



ABOUT THE HOST

Steve used to be a slave to his business, but moving to Sweden in 2015 forced him to change how he worked. He switched to running his businesses remotely. After totally nailing this concept, he spent his time helping other small business owners do the same. Steve has been investing in property since 2002, has a degree in computing, and worked as a doctor in the NHS before quitting to focus full-time on sharing his systems and outsourcing methodology with the world. He now lives in Sweden and runs his UK-based businesses remotely with the help of his team of Filipino and UK-based Virtual Assistants.

Most business owners feel overwhelmed because they don’t know how to create systems or get the right help.

Our systems and outsourcing Courses and coaching programme will help you automate your business and work effectively with affordable virtual assistants. That way, you will stop feeling overwhelmed and start making more money.

🎙 This episode discusses the challenges small business owners face. Due to their involvement in all decision-making processes, they act as the bottlenecks in their businesses.
Steve Day shares his experience of transitioning from task-based delegation to systemising processes to empower his team to work autonomously.
He provides insights on mapping out processes, setting clear timelines for decision-making, and holding oneself accountable to the same standards as the team.
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Running a small business can lead to being the bottleneck that hinders progress.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Delegating tasks on a task-by-task basis can be inefficient and time-consuming.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Systemising processes and creating guidelines can empower staff to function autonomously.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Formalising processes and setting strict guidelines can improve efficiency and predictability.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Holding oneself accountable to guidelines set for the team can lead to increased productivity and efficiency.</li>
</ul>
 
BEST MOMENTS
00:00  - 💬 “If, like me, you run a small business, you've no doubt experienced that feeling of being the bottleneck, of the reason your business isn't progressing as fast as it should be, or just the ball around your business's leg, so to speak.
02:36  - 💬 “The more sophisticated these systems became, the less I got involved in making things go slowly because it wasn't me they were waiting for. Because it’s already documented how things should be done without my involvement.
04:25 - 💬 “But if you had some more strict guidelines about when things would be done and when you would get that back, it would make it easier for you as the staff member to be able to plan.
13:21 - 💬 “That will allow their team to run more efficiently, more productively, get more done in a timely fashion, in a more predictable way, without being overloaded or overwhelmed because things come back at unexpected times.
 
TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW
00:00 Small business owners must empower staff decisively.
04:31 Setting strict guidelines is crucial for efficiency.
07:52 Formalizing processes and adherence to policies is crucial.
 
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Website:<a href="http://www.systemizeyoursuccess.com"> </a><a href="https://www.systemizeyoursuccess.com">https://www.systemizeyoursuccess.com</a>
Facebook Group:<a href="http://facebook.com/groups/systemsandoutsourcing/"> </a><a href="https://facebook.com/groups/systemsandoutsourcing/">https://facebook.com/groups/systemsandoutsourcing/</a>
LinkedIn:<a href="http://linkedin.com/company/systemsandoutsourcing/"> </a><a href="https://linkedin.com/company/systemsandoutsourcing/">https://linkedin.com/company/systemsandoutsourcing/</a>
Instagram:<a href="http://instagram.com/systems_and_outsourcing/"> </a><a href="https://instagram.com/systems_and_outsourcing/">https://instagram.com/systems_and_outsourcing/</a>
YouTube:<a href="http://youtube.com/@drsteveday42"> https://youtube.com/@drsteveday42</a>
 
ABOUT THE HOST
Steve used to be a slave to his business, but moving to Sweden in 2015 forced him to change how he worked. He switched to running his businesses remotely. After totally nailing this concept, he spent his time helping other small business owners do the same. Steve has been investing in property since 2002, has a degree in computing, and worked as a doctor in the NHS before quitting to focus full-time on sharing his systems and outsourcing methodology with the world. He now lives in Sweden and runs his UK-based businesses remotely with the help of his team of Filipino and UK-based Virtual Assistants.
Most business owners feel overwhelmed because they don’t know how to create systems or get the right help.
Our systems and outsourcing Courses and coaching programme will help you automate your business and work effectively with affordable virtual assistants. That way, you will stop feeling overwhelmed and start making more money.

Dr Steve Day from the systems and outsourcing University reveals evey app, hack and trick he’s used to outsource the entire day to day running of his businesses. You’ll discover how to transform your work from a time-sapping, energy draining grind into something you enjoy doing each day. You’ll learn about letting go, trusting other people to do your work, about virtual assistants, outsourcing, managing a remote team, using apps and technology, creating systems, and stopping your business being reliant on superstar employees that are hard to find and even harder to keep hold of.

You shouldn’t have to do all the work yourself, even if you’re on a tight budget. The sooner you outsource your work, the sooner you can focus on leading your company and doing the stuff that only you can do to make your business a success. Steve openly shares his wins, losses and lessons from creating affordable, practical systems that anyone can use. If you’re a business owner who wants to have more time to focus on doing the important stuff, then you’re gonna love this podcast. No nonsense practical advice, inspiring interviews and unbiased reviews of all the things you need to create any awesome business that you can be proud of. Steve has deconstructed the dark-art of creating sophisticated business systems into a simple step-by-step method that anyone can follow. Hit subscribe and get ready to transform the way you work.

Dr Steve Day from the systems and outsourcing University reveals evey app, hack and trick he&rsquo;s used to outsource the entire day to day running of his businesses. You&rsquo;ll discover how to transform your work from a time-sapping, energy draining grind into something you enjoy doing each day. You&rsquo;ll learn about letting go, trusting other people to do your work, about virtual assistants, outsourcing, managing a remote team, using apps and technology, creating systems, and stopping your business being reliant on superstar employees that are hard to find and even harder to keep hold of.
You shouldn&rsquo;t have to do all the work yourself, even if you&rsquo;re on a tight budget. The sooner you outsource your work, the sooner you can focus on leading your company and doing the stuff that only you can do to make your business a success. Steve openly shares his wins, losses and lessons from creating affordable, practical systems that anyone can use. If you&rsquo;re a business owner who wants to have more time to focus on doing the important stuff, then you&rsquo;re gonna love this podcast. No nonsense practical advice, inspiring interviews and unbiased reviews of all the things you need to create any awesome business that you can be proud of. Steve has deconstructed the dark-art of creating sophisticated business systems into a simple step-by-step method that anyone can follow. Hit subscribe and get ready to transform the way you work.

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