where do I start?

What is the first step to making more money?

More product?

Better services?

Faster processes?

Less mistakes?

The question I get asked the most is, "Where do I start?"

Knowing your target is the most important. Understanding your goals and what is most important to your business is the first step.

As an example, consider the following goals:

1) Quality customer experience

2) Quick customer turnover

3) Quick customer turnover with quality experience

4) Exclusivity

Sure, you might want to choose option 3 all the time, though depending on the goals of your business, how you staff and how you operate will change with the goal you prioritize highest.

Consider your business and how you would meet each goal listed above.

Do you find that your solution is slightly different with each?

Becoming lean ultimately brings more income to your business along with the benefits of smoother operations, faster production, an autonomous staff, and happier people who touch your company.

Starting with clear goals is step one.