How To Use SOPs To Get Employees To Make Decisions Without You

You’ve had years of experience, you understand your contracting business like the back of your hand, and you can get the most difficult tasks done without breaking a sweat.?

The problem? You can’t be everywhere at once, and there’s only so much you can do when it comes to mentoring others.?

The solution is to create standardized operating procedures that get your employees making decisions without your input, you can free up your time to spend on bigger tasks that require more attention, or you can dedicate more time to your own well being or your family.

Here at?SMASH, we have mastered our process for SOPs, and we have shared our knowledge with hundreds of contracting businesses through our?automation?and?systems?coaching.

We promise that by the time you have finished reading this blog, you will have a much stronger understanding of how to get your employees to make decisions without you, allowing you the?freedom from your business?you deserve.

Now, let’s get into it.

What Are Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)?

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are automated systems that you have to write down in detail.?

These can be time-saving tools that provide a way for employees to operate without the owner being there and make it possible for entrepreneurs to run their businesses as larger entities, gaining a lot of new insights on how to make their companies better.

Systems and processes are simply automation to help you run your contracting business more efficiently.?

Why Should You Use SOPs?

Standard Operating Procedures give you as the business owner more freedom and will empower your employees to make decisions without you, which means that you can then focus on other aspects of the business.?

By creating a clear process for employees to follow, and outlining what decision-making rights they have depending on their role in the company, you'll reduce decision making conflict and frustration.

Step-By-Step Instructions on How To Create SOPs

Creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for your business or for specific tasks can help get employees to make decisions without you.?

This is good when you need to leave town, take a vacation, or have time off because the policies are in place and everyone...READ MORE