{"id":78050,"date":"2022-08-17T10:59:42","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T17:59:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/honeybook.site.strattic.io\/?p=78050"},"modified":"2023-02-08T14:21:52","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T22:21:52","slug":"how-to-control-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/how-to-control-your-business","title":{"rendered":"How to control your business vs. letting it control you"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Is your business running you? Perhaps you find yourself at the mercy of your to-do list rather than feeling in control. It\u2019s usually a sign that your business is growing (a great thing!) but here\u2019s how to control your business again and take back your time.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"793\" src=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/control-business-feature-1024x793.jpg\" alt=\"Confident business owner in control of her business\" class=\"wp-image-81560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/control-business-feature-1024x793.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/control-business-feature-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/control-business-feature-768x594.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/control-business-feature-1536x1189.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/control-business-feature.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You dread opening your laptop in the morning because you already know there\u2019s a full inbox waiting for you and endless admin work. When did running a business get so far from your core passion? If this is you, it means you\u2019re likely running a successful business. You just might not have full control over your time like you used to.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As our independent businesses grow, so too does the workload and it gets more difficult to retain autonomy as a business owner. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/smallbiztrends.com\/2017\/09\/small-business-owner-productivity-tips.html#:~:text=72%20Percent%20of%20Small%20Business%20Owners%20Feel%20Overwhelmed%20(INFOGRAPHIC),-Published%3A%20Sep%2015\">72% of small business owners<\/a> typically feel overwhelmed. Especially if you manage a team, you\u2019re probably always pulled in different directions. What you need is the flexibility to choose how you spend your time, not have it dictated to you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s time to learn how to control your business again rather than letting it control you! It\u2019s not only possible, it can even help you grow your business faster and more efficiently than before.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jump To:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#goals-and-objectives\">Identify your primary goals and objectives<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#wasting-time\">Determine where you&#8217;re wasting time<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#automate-and-streamline\">Automate and streamline where you can<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#personalize\">Personalize the touch points that matter the most<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#processes\">Build processes that give you more autonomy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"goals-and-objectives\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Identify your primary goals and objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step to having more control over your business is determining what you want to accomplish with your control.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Identify the goals that are your biggest priorities, like:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Generating x new leads per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grow your revenue by x percent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Booking x new projects per month, or booking x of your ideal clients per month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have those goals identified, you can determine the objectives needed to reach them. For example, if you\u2019re hoping to book more projects each month, that means you need to focus more on your sales and booking process. These are your \u201cnorth star\u201d objectives where you should be most present in your business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"wasting-time\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Determine where you\u2019re wasting time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Time is the only resource you can\u2019t get more of. Even if your business is making more money, you can\u2019t buy extra time. You have 24 hours every day, and it\u2019s up to you to maximize it\u2013which is why it\u2019s one of the most valuable resources for every business owner to protect.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider where you\u2019re currently spending most of your time where you don\u2019t need to be. Right now, you\u2019re probably spending a lot of time on tasks that don\u2019t align with your primary goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tasks like responding to inquiries, vetting leads, onboarding clients, and even managing your marketing might not be the best tasks for your skills and talent. Are there other team members who can take on that work so you can focus on your priority goals instead?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you\u2019re not ready to bring on a full team right now, a contractor could be a huge help.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-b5419a4 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-b5419a4-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper{padding-top:0 !important;padding-bottom:0 !important}.ugb-b5419a4-wrapper > .ugb-container__side{padding-top:35px !important;padding-bottom:35px !important}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-b5419a4.ugb-container{padding-top:0px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-b5419a4-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-b5419a4-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-39f748c ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-39f748c > .ugb-inner-block > .ugb-block-content > .ugb-columns__item{grid-template-columns:0.20fr 1.80fr !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-39f748c-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-e339ae1 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-e339ae1-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1_lightbulb-icon_182946fb75.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18294\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-ce38728 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-ce38728-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Pro Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp; Try tracking your time for a week to fully understand how it\u2019s spent. All you need is a <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/small-business-time-tracking\">time tracker<\/a> that you can turn on and off every time you switch a task. At the end of the week, you\u2019ll have an accurate picture of which tasks are controlling your time, so you know what needs to be changed. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"automate-and-streamline\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Automate and streamline where you can&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know only <a href=\"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/business-process-management\/business-process-management-statistics-you-should-know\/\">4% of businesses<\/a> track and manage their processes? That means there\u2019s so much space left for optimizing. If you\u2019re a team of one, there\u2019s plenty you can take off your plate with automation and more streamlined processes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you don\u2019t need to personally reach out to every new inquiry. At that stage, you don\u2019t know if they\u2019re a good fit yet. Before you\u2019re sure they\u2019re a qualified lead, you can automate the process of <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/evaluate-customer-fit\">evaluating customer fit<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set up an automation with a thank you email and a set of <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/client-background-questions\">background questions<\/a> that gets sent to every new inquiry. They\u2019ll still feel nurtured by your business with a prompt response, and you\u2019ll get the information you need without taking up any extra time in your day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To figure out which tasks in your process can be automated, take a look at where you\u2019re spending your time and consider what your primary goals are. Basically, anything that doesn&#8217;t align with a goal should be automated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-90de8ec ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-90de8ec-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper{padding-top:0 !important;padding-bottom:0 !important}.ugb-90de8ec-wrapper > .ugb-container__side{padding-top:35px !important;padding-bottom:35px !important}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-90de8ec.ugb-container{padding-top:0px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-90de8ec-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-90de8ec-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-27eacb5 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-27eacb5 > .ugb-inner-block > .ugb-block-content > .ugb-columns__item{grid-template-columns:0.20fr 1.80fr !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-27eacb5-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-0e28b1a ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-0e28b1a-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1_lightbulb-icon_182946fb75.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18294\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-24694c8 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-24694c8-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Pro Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp; Try <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/automations\">HoneyBook Automations<\/a> to take tasks off your plate while still maintaining control. You can choose to have final approval over every automated process, so you still get to review everything. This can be a great way to start automating if you haven\u2019t used it before. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not ready for automation or you\u2019ve identified tasks that can\u2019t be automated, consider if you can streamline your processes instead.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How long does it usually take to book a client? Is there a lot of back and forth when waiting for their initial payment and signed contract? You can <a href=\"https:\/\/smartfiles.honeybook.com\/streamline\">streamline this process<\/a> with HoneyBook by combining smaller steps into one interactive file, making your entire workflow more efficient.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another process that can take up a ton of time is scheduling. You probably spend multiple emails trying to figure out which time and day works best for you and a client. But, this can all be simplified into one email (yes, just one!). Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/meeting-scheduler\">scheduling tool<\/a> to block off your time and have your clients choose what works best for both of you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to get even more advanced, you can automate your scheduling process too. If you already schedule a kickoff meeting once a client books, automate that email to send with your scheduling link as soon as they\u2019ve paid.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HoneyBook is especially powerful because it allows you to implement business automation <em>and<\/em> streamline processes. That translates to <em>hours<\/em> saved every day!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"personalize\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personalize the touch points that matter most<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you get started with business automation and begin streamlining your processes, you can choose where to invest your saved time and effort. That choice is what gives you back control over your business!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Streamlining and automation can also highlight gaps in your processes or areas of improvement. You may find that you need to set better expectations with clients about next steps, or better communicate with your team members.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-967a1bf ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-967a1bf-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper{padding-top:0 !important;padding-bottom:0 !important}.ugb-967a1bf-wrapper > .ugb-container__side{padding-top:35px !important;padding-bottom:35px !important}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-967a1bf.ugb-container{padding-top:0px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-967a1bf-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-967a1bf-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-7f468bb ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-7f468bb > .ugb-inner-block > .ugb-block-content > .ugb-columns__item{grid-template-columns:0.20fr 1.80fr !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-7f468bb-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-467e44b ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-467e44b-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1_lightbulb-icon_182946fb75.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18294\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-2ea1878 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-2ea1878-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Pro Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp; When using business automation, it\u2019s important to remember that it doesn\u2019t have to remove personalization from your processes. You can always incorporate your brand voice and tone with every automated message. Plus, automating repetitive tasks means you\u2019ll be more present for 1:1 interactions with clients. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As an independent business owner, you probably already know where your time is best spent. If you\u2019re a photographer, it\u2019s taking amazing photos for your clients. If you\u2019re a graphic designer, it\u2019s designing or providing creative direction for your team. For every independent business owner, it\u2019ll also be focusing more on 1:1 time with your clients, such as during service selection, kickoff calls, project execution, meetings, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner--dark banner--bulb\">\n<div class=\"banner__text-container\">\n<h2 class=\"banner__title\">Download your process mapping worksheet<\/h2>\n<p class=\"banner__body\">To automate and streamline, you need to document your processes first. Use our worksheet to dig into your business operations and view an example of how your process can flow.<\/p>\n<a class=\"banner__cta\" data-sumome-listbuilder-id=\"670e8678-16d3-4441-aa8b-c2beda9ed888\">Map My Process<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"processes\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build processes that give you more autonomy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having control over your business is all about autonomy. 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