Go Beyond Busy Podcast, Episode 2: How SOPs Create Freedom, Efficiency, and Growth for Small Businesses
If you're running a small business with $1M–$10M in annual revenue, chances are you’re juggling too many tasks, putting out fires, and feeling like there’s never enough time. This episode of Go Beyond Busy is your guide to breaking that cycle.
Visit https://GoBeyondBusy.com to get your free downloads and connect with Christine directly.
Join Christine Abela — business consultant, and tech strategist with Oxygen8 Consulting — as she explains how well-documented processes (SOPs) are the foundation of a more efficient, scalable, and stress-free business.
You’ll discover:
- Why SOPs are essential for consistency, efficiency, and team training- How to identify which processes to document first using impact, frequency, and error rate criteria
- A clear 3-step framework to write SOPs that actually get used- How to test and refine your SOPs using real-world feedback
- A proven training rollout plan to ensure your team follows the systems
- How SOPs enable smart automation—using tools like Zapier, Google Forms, CRMs, and project management software
- Why keeping SOPs updated is critical for ongoing success and sustainable scaling
Christine also shares tips from her popular eBook Scale Smarter with SOPs and her free email course The Perfect Process — both available at https://GoBeyondBusy.com.
Whether you’re just starting to document your processes or looking to streamline for growth, you’ll walk away with practical steps to start today.
Some content in this podcast was created with the help of AI tools, but all advice is grounded in Christine’s 35+ years of real-world consulting experience. This is her real voice—and her real passion for helping business owners fall in love with their business again.
Want to simplify your business and build the systems to grow smarter?
Visit https://GoBeyondBusy.com to get your free downloads and connect with Christine directly.
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