A time for renewal: How SMEs can streamline processes for a more seamless operation

AS A SMALL to medium business (SME) owner, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind and overlook the little operational inefficiencies that can ultimately stifle your long-term growth.

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IT’S SPRING. Just like the ritual of spring cleaning your home, why not commit to streamlining your processes, asks the author. Pixabay

With Spring officially underway here in South Africa, it’s the perfect opportunity for renewal - not just on a personal level, but professionally too. Just like the ritual of spring cleaning your home, why not commit to streamlining your processes — decluttering the various operational inefficiencies that slow you down, drain resources, and keep your business from reaching its full potential?

Here's where to start:

Take a hard look at your operations. Which tasks take too long? Where do bottlenecks occur? The best way to do this is to gather input from employees, as those on the ground often know exactly where inefficiencies lie.