Having a routine can be a good thing. Not only does it help you remember to do certain tasks, it also makes it easier to complete them since, if you've done it often enough, you can almost go on "auto-pilot" and still get it done. Brushing your teeth is a perfect example. This activity has become so routine that you don't have to think about each individual step in the process, you just step up to the sink and start brushing.
As you establish work routines it's important to allow some flexibility in the process. Being too rigid in your routines can actually hurt your business in the long run. Take for instance your process for writing and reviewing press releases or other published content. In most instances, writing and then proofing before writing more would be a good process. If, however, you get behind on proofing and then postpone writing more because you haven't had a chance to proof the first batch yet you could end up way behind on your work. You need to be flexible enough to switch up your routine when it will benefit your workflow and your company.
Many people like to have set days for certain tasks. Again, this can be good as far as keeping things from being overlooked. If you do something everything Wednesday morning you can block out time on your calendar so that this activity doesn't get squeezed out by other meetings and tasks that crop up. If something does come up that necessitates moving your weekly task to another day or time, be flexible. Just because you can't do two tasks at once, that doesn't mean that you can't get them both done. There will be occasions when your weekly task needs to be moved and that's okay.
Often our routines will need to change to keep up with technological advances. If you're interested in learning more about technology for your small business read our small business technology recap, from there you can link to specific blogs on the type of technology that interests you most. Changing with the times can make your job easier and allow your business to stay current. In many cases, new technology can speed up your routine, giving you more time to focus on other aspects of your business.
Add Stockpile Simple Inventory Solution to Your Routine
Do you have a routine method for managing your inventory? Stockpile simple inventory solution should be part of that routine. Stockpile makes it easy to track inventory within a single location or across multiple locations. Our solution is fully customizable, allowing you to choose the fields that are most applicable for your business. Using areas and locations you can be as specific as you'd like about where items are stored. Plus, Stockpile simple inventory solution is mobile compatible so you can access your inventory data, anytime from anywhere. How would you like to run your inventory reports from a beach somewhere? Now that's a routine we can get onboard with! We can't guarantee Stockpile will help you wind up on a beach, but it will definitely make all your inventory management tasks easier and that's a step in the right direction. Try Stockpile today!
