Brick & Mortar Vs Online Businesses: My Experience

Brick & Mortar Vs Online Businesses: My Experience

Project Management And Organization: Tools That Can Help Your Small Business

by Roy Morris

When you have ongoing projects going on with your team, your small business relies heavily upon success and reliability. Projects that fail to meet deadlines, have poor communication, or don't include important aspects are a waste of time and resources, and can cost your business a lot of money. If you want to manage your projects and keep them organized more successfully, there are tools that can help. Here are a few of the ones you can consider.

Resource scheduling software

You likely already use some kind of software to track your employees' hours, organize your inventory, or even do payroll, so having a resource scheduling software program in place for your projects makes a lot of sense. This software allows you to enter in each of your project members and their availability, days they are doing certain tasks, and even vacation days where people will be absent from the team. Software even allows scheduling for lunch breaks and conferences so every team member knows when they need to be present for a meeting. This allows you to keep track of what is going on throughout any project, whether you are doing a marketing campaign, organizing your office, or planning a customer appreciation event.

You may want to consider installing meeting schedule software as well if you have a lot of projects that involve meeting over the phone or in a conference setting. Remote employees can then be better notified of how projects are progressing even if they are rarely in the office.

Regular staff meetings

Staff meetings should involve all employees, not just those involved in the actual projects at hand. You want all your team members who work for your business to be in the loop on project expectations and outcomes so information does not get skewed or misinterpreted by employees who are less actively involved. The more you share with your employees, the more they will feel welcome as part of the team, and more accepting of the changes projects can bring. Having a staff meeting to discuss projects and their progress once a month or so can be very beneficial to helping plans stay organized by having full employee cooperation.

You want your business to be a success, and the projects your knowledgeable team get involved in can make a huge impact. The more you keep your project managers and team aware of what is going on by giving them helpful tools to stay organized, the more successful ongoing projects can be.


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Brick & Mortar Vs Online Businesses: My Experience

I have owned my own small businesses for years, and I have always been happy to share my business tips with other entrepreneurs, especially those just starting out. One question I get asked about a lot is whether it is a better idea for a beginner to open an online business or a brick & mortar shop. While I wish I had a one-size-fits all answer, the truth is that it really depends on what you are selling (or what service you are providing), how the economy is doing in your local area, and your personal business goals and dreams. However, every brick & mortar business should have a website today, and it only makes sense to sell products on a website that your business needs anyway. I have many more business tips to share, and I decided to start a blog to share them with all aspiring entrepreneurs!

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