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25 Jun 7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Business

Posted at 8:00:00 AM by Chris Hallberg

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Just like you spring clean your home, it's necessary to evaluate and sometimes overhaul important areas of your business. There are several ways to spring clean your business to keep it running as smoothly and effectively as possible.

1. Reevaluate Your Business Plan

At least once a year you should go over your business plan. It's imperative to make sure that business growth is an integral part of your overall plan. Part of evaluating a business plan would include vetting expenses, studying data and examining staffing needs. When effectively going over and reexamining your plan, it's crucial to do so in light of your overall goals. Sometimes goals will need to be changed while other times it will be necessary to tweak the steps and strategies for achieving your goals. A small business coach in Denver can help you evaluate your current business plan.

2. Evaluate Customer Lists

Customers are the heart of your business, and it's important to always make them a priority. Begin with the simple task of checking and updating contact information. People often change jobs as well as email addresses. The second step is to evaluate relationships. Analyze each of your customers' spending habits, who has been difficult to maintain as well as those who may need extra incentive to remain loyal customers. You'll also need to decide if it's time to grow your customer base or put more effort into nurturing the relationships you already have.

3. Do a Digital Detox

Start by aiming for a zero inbox. If possible, delete, forward or archive every email in your inbox. According to Entrepreneur, a few of the benefits of having an empty inbox include less chance you'll miss critical emails, being able to more efficiently respond to emails and experiencing less stress. It's also important to go through social accounts and evaluate what and who you should still be following. Finally, a general cleanup of old files and photos could increase your computer's speed and efficiency.

4. Clean Your Actual Desk

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The first step is to clean off the top of your desk. Besides your computer, there shouldn't be more than two or three neatly organized stacks of items. Empty your drawers into boxes. Put back items when you actually need them. After a few weeks discard items you know you'll never use and put into file cabinets or storage those you're unsure of.

5. Back Up Your Computer

Most people don't back up their computers nearly as often as they should. Data Recovery Labs states that backups should be done at least once a week for important information. Important information for most businesses would likely include customer data, contact information and billing. You can either use an external hard drive or hire an outside company.

6. Contact a Business Coach

An experienced business coach can provide a fresh perspective regarding what exactly your business needs to move forward. The right business coach isn't just a second set of eyes and new insight. A great coach has the expertise to help you reach your goals using strategies and techniques you haven't thought of. If you don't already have one, it's time to find a small business coach in the Denver area.

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7. Implement the Entrepreneurial Operating System®

EOS® is a system that can dramatically improve how your business is working. The EOS® model will focus on the key components of your business and provide the tools that will help you achieve exceptional results. To get your business moving in the right direction, find out more about the Entrepreneurial Operating System®.

When it comes to spring cleaning your business, you need a small business coach in Denver with extensive experience and a proven track record. Contact Traction Inc. for more information.

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