Hey {{contact.first_name}},

Ever wondered how some businesses effortlessly achieve success while you, despite putting in the hours, struggle to reach your goals?

In my 8+ years in the corporate world, I stumbled upon a game-changer: 'Operational Excellence.' It might sound like corporate jargon, but this concept isn't just propelling thousands of startups to succeed daily; it's also fuelling the growth of my own business.

Let's break it down.

First, what exactly is operational excellence?

At its core, it means having strategies, best practices, and systems to make your day-to-day operations smoother and to improve the value you bring to your customer.

It involves constantly optimising in a way that makes sense for YOUR business.

Consider:

• Simplifying processes & customer journeys
• Better customer experience while maintaining seamlessness
• Increasing conversions
• Driving more revenue while spending less time doing so

Now, why should operational excellence matter to you as a service-based entrepreneur?

Who wouldn't want a business that runs smoothly, requires less time commitment, generates more revenue, keeps the team happier, and leaves customers even more satisfied?

Operational excellence ensures you run a standout business, impress clients, and achieve the success you've always aimed for.

It can be the deciding factor between customers choosing you over others because clients are looking more and more for a top-notch experience.

So how do you do this? Find out in the 📈 Tip of the Week.

What else is coming up:

• 📈 Tip of the week: 5 ways to be Operationally Efficient

• 👀 Exclusive insights: Instagram to roll out these amazing updates

• 💫 Resources: Find deeper sense of purpose in your Business

📈 Tip of the week

Let's break down some simple, actionable tips to achieve operational excellence into your business recipe.

1. Remind yourself of your Purpose:

   • Make your work more than just a job.

   • Define a clear sense of purpose that goes beyond the routine.

   • Ask yourself, "Why does my business exist?" and let that answer guide your every move.

2. Tech Up Your Toolbox:

   • Technology is non-negotiable in online business.

   • Whether it's project management tools, communication platforms, or automation software, use tech to enhance productivity.

   • The key is to make technology work for you, not the other way around.

3. Have ‘’Experimentality’’

   • Allow yourself to experiment and test new ideas based on observations and data.

   • It's not about getting it right the first time, but learning and adapting as you go.

4. Focus on Process Improvement:

   • When things go south, don't play the blame game.

   • Instead, identify bottlenecks and work collaboratively to enhance them.

   • Concentrate on refining your processes, & learn from your mistakes

5. See the Forest, Not Just the Trees:

   • It's not about fixing individual issues; it's about optimising the entire system.

   • Think systemically. How can you enhance the whole process, rather than tweaking isolated parts?

There you have it, {{contact.first_name}}!

Remember, operational excellence is a journey, not a destination.

These tips can set you on the path but you’ll learn it better when you start implementing them & learning from your mistakes.

If you need any help regarding this, remember, I am just a Reply away!

👀 Industry Insights

New Updates from Instagram you must know

1. Grid Feature on Instagram

   Imagine if you could see what your post would look like when it gets published without publishing it in the actual Instagram App. Sounds pretty convenient, right?

   Instagram's grid feature enables you to get a sneak peek at the posts before sharing them

   1. Open the app to create a post.

   2. If the new grid option is visible, congratulations, the feature is ready for you.

   3. If not, be patient, it’ll eventually be available for all users.
      

2. Personalised "Add Yours" templates for Stories.

   You can now Add Your sticker to your stories

   Users viewing these Stories will be able to see all stories posted by users under the sticker.

   To get started with this new Add your template

   1. Upload a Story

   2. Use various elements such as GIFs, custom text, or images from your gallery.

   3. Tap on the "Add Yours Templates" sticker.

   4. From there, choose the specific elements you want to pin in place.

   Interestingly, those who want to share your template can't alter your selected elements, but they can contribute and build upon it.

Is the Grid Feature available on your Instagram account? Curious to know if you're among the few early-bird users. Reply to let me know <3

💫 Resources

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Certified Hypnotherapist and Transformation Strategist, Lauren Best, will guide you to tap into the subconscious mind and body connection, explore what it is your inner-child desires most, and how this wisdom can influence you to let go of perfectionism, limiting beliefs, and creative blocks. Register here

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Have a lovely weekend and speak to you next week!