How to keep organised running your business??

[Chinky]

Hi i am currently taking over an electrical and mechanical firm from my retiring father and needed some advice.

We mainly deal with installing generators and power systems getting most of our work from the generator supplier. We are a fairly small company of five whilst subcontracting most mechanical work to a local firm.

I was interested to know on how many of you running your own business keep organised when it comes to keeping track of pricing, extras and where, when and how long your employees are onsite etc.

I have so much to do all the time and the work cover so many different aspects it is very difficult to delegate some works to other employees.

Do you use software programmes, notepads and what sort of calendars/scheduling formats etc??.....

I look forward to your tips and ideas.

 

[telectrix]

beyond me. i coulldn't organise a **** up in a brewery

 

[Octopus]

beyond me. i coulldn't organise a p*ss up in a brewery

Tel - have you been in the brewery? Double post!!

 

[sparks_114]

Well if you're taking over a firm that's already in the working then surely they'll have practices and procedures in place. I would say keep everything as it is until you have a sound idea on the going ons and can contribute and thence start to take a leading in role. Not sure anyone can give any accurate advice because it sounds a pretty specific situation for you.

 

[SirKit Breaker]

Well if you're taking over a firm that's already in the working then surely they'll have practices and procedures in place. I would say keep everything as it is until you have a sound idea on the going ons and can contribute and thence start to take a leading in role. Not sure anyone can give any accurate advice because it sounds a pretty specific situation for you.

I would say that this reply is about spot on. All i can add is that when running your own business is, no matter how large or small the organisation maybe, you need to keep your eye on the ball 24/7 in all aspects. You need trust in the people who you employ to carry out the more vital parts of running the business especially where it involves finance. And last but not least, treat your people in the same manner in which you would want to be treat, and always make time for a laugh. Treat people right, and the mutual trust, respect and loyalty will follow.

Cheers...........Howard

 

[Voltimax]

Word and excel

 

[expo09]

I agree with Sparks. If the business has been running successfully then it isn't necessary to rush in and change everything straight away. Continue with the company processes as they are, and if over time you see room for improvement makes the changes then.