When you started your business you were excited and invested in this new thing you created. You spent time building up your business, doing all the things you needed to turn your idea into reality. As times goes by and your business grows it gets harder to keep “wearing all the hats”. That is when business owners often hit a stagnation point. I want to talk a little bit about how an OBM can help you through this point and get your business to grow the way you envisioned it.
More Time
Having someone to manage your team will free up your time. More often than not business owners catch themselves so busy managing their company that they aren’t spending as much time doing what they love and creating value for their clients as they thought they would. If you could take some of these tasks off your plate you could focus on what you really want to be doing. Having more time to envision, create and provide value to your clients. That is what really makes your business grow.
Your OBM will help you outsource effectively. Not only can an OBM manage your team for you, but they can also help you BUILD an awesome team. Instead of you having to go through a bunch of applications and deciding how to outsource wisely, you can trust your OBM. They have the skill and expertise to do it efficiently and effectively. That’s one more thing off your plate.
While your OBM is keeping up with the behind the scenes work, you will be free to be creative and focus on growing your business. You will have more time to think and plan your next steps, meaning you’ll be able to act instead of just react. Another very important factor is that, you’ll have time to take care of yourself and your family. To grow your business you have to be healthy! I can’t stress that enough.
Fresh Perspective
An OBM can look at your business from a strategic perspective. That is their job! They have the skill set and expertise to find the problems and come up with solutions. A new perspective sometimes might be just what your business needs to get back on track or guide you to the success you are looking for.
They can also find new ways to see the procedures and systems and provide you with solutions you might not have thought of yet. There are so many different ways to do things. Sometimes we are just so used to the routine we already have in place that we don’t think of new ways to improve it. Having a set of eyes aimed at making your company work better can provide amazing insights that will boost your results!
They have seen others. Experience makes things SO much easier, there is no denying it. Your OBM very likely has worked for other people before and they know common mistakes (how to fix and prevent), they know what works and what doesn’t, they’ve tested the solutions before. Even though every business is unique, in its core they all have things in common. Having someone who understands the underlying functioning of businesses is a great asset.
Specialty
Their focus is on the daily operation of your business. Coming up with procedures, being up to date with all the platforms and features they can implement in your business, that’s their thing. It is what they love to do and therefore they’ll do it better than anyone else. For you the daily operation of your business is something you just have to deal with, for them, it’s their specialty!
They take the reins of the integration portion of the business to give you the space to take the visionary role. When you first start your business you have to wear all the hats. You have to be both the visionary and the manager. But once your business has grown it’s time to get some help so you can move forward! Your OBM will help you establish the business and the life you imagined when you first started this adventure.
Their ability to finish what you start makes them the best team member for you. It is frustrating to have so many new ideas and projects that never be able to finish because it’s overwhelming. Once you start to see your projects happening and results popping up you won’t ever want to let go of your OBM.
Accountability and Delegation
They can help you to achieve your goals and keep your team on track. It can be hard to let go of the tasks and delegate them to other people. Your OBM will help you delegate and make your team accountable so you can rest assured that everything is getting done. And YOU don’t have to do it all!!
As your business grows it gets harder for you to continue to wear all the hats, your business manager will be there to make sure that you are not taking on too many responsibilities and that you have the right people alongside you to support your business’ growth.
Your OBM works alongside you to define your business goals and insist on revisiting those goals along the way to help you pivot and make the changes that you need to in order for you to work within your genius zone while still creating the success you want.
Create and Implement Processes and Systems
As the person who has the responsibility of your day to day operations, they will be able to streamline the business and work with your team to create, document and implement processes. That means increased quality and consistent results that will lead to better customer experience and business growth.
The processes that are created in your business will provide the foundation for the SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures). Which, in turn, allows for easier and more effective team expansion and even scaling up your business.
The systems that are implemented will be fine-tuned to work with your processes, and SOPs so that your team will be efficient and your customers will be well looked after. This guarantees that your business works well, without unexpected crashes and crises. You have time to think about the next steps and space to implement them with confidence in a well thought out strategy.
What makes Angela Mondor – The Geeky GIrl different than other OBM’s?
- I believe in creating a strong team that is a part of the overall goals and projects of the business. This creates a team that becomes invested in the outcomes and wants to provide the best service and value to grow the business.
- I am invested in the success of my clients. I only work with business owners that I believe in, and who believe in me. I become a trusted member of your team and your right-hand woman.
- I go above and beyond for my clients, and I apply all of my knowledge and expertise to grow your business.
- I am always in “learning” mode, and on the lookout for ways to help you succeed.
Interest in hiring me as your OBM? Let’s chat!
