by Philip Paul Beyer | Apr 8, 2013 | The Organizer Blog
Thinking of a healthy business… this year, my wife Susan and I have had a fair amount of interaction with the medical community. However, I’ll spare you the details! However, as a business systems “guru” I’ve been impressed with the many good changes...
by Philip Paul Beyer | Mar 26, 2013 | The Organizer Blog
Good small business processes are necessary in virtually every type of business; even rock ‘n’ roll! Those who know me as a systems guy are often shocked to learn I was once an arguably well-known rock ’n’ roll singer; at least regionally. It’s true!...
by Philip Paul Beyer | Mar 18, 2013 | The Organizer Blog
If your company is experiencing chaos and disorder these days, maybe it’s time to revisit your business vision! QUESTIONS: What was it that made you risk everything to start your business in the first place? What do you want for your business going forward? Some...
by Philip Paul Beyer | Feb 18, 2013 | The Organizer Blog
Do you wonder why your business systems fail? Just ask me! I’ve heard just about everything! Go on, say it… “We’ve TRIED implementing systems, but people don’t stick to them, so they fail!” How many times have I heard THAT? Answer...
by Philip Paul Beyer | Jan 21, 2013 | The Organizer Blog
Post-it notes were a huge boon to office work; however, a Post-it notes SYSTEM used for every communication or reminder can be a bit of a “sticky wicket!” I had been in a certain office several times, and it had always been immaculate. Now it looked like...
by Philip Paul Beyer | Jan 14, 2013 | The Organizer Blog
If I have learned anything about organizing and systemizing a company, it’s because I know where many of the “how-to” answers come from. There’s a great story in the Old Testament about a man named Jethro, the Sheik of Midian. I tells how he taught a great prophet...
by Philip Paul Beyer | Jan 7, 2013 | The Organizer Blog
Quality control systems compliance reaps huge benefits for companies looking for growth and order! A funny thing happened, while driving with two of my sons to a local Starbucks for an afternoon Americano! Well, maybe NOT so funny. You be the judge! We were...
by Philip Paul Beyer | Dec 17, 2012 | The Organizer Blog
My wife and I are movie buffs, and this past week we decided to watch the old film classic, Death of a Salesman. I can tell you, the homemade popcorn was the only highlight of watching such a depressing story. However, it did spark the idea for this week’s...
by Philip Paul Beyer | Dec 3, 2012 | The Organizer Blog
This last of three blogs, Systems versus Big Brother Part 3 hopes to win over some who still believe business systemization is too rigid. Experiencing daily chaos in a business should be all an owner needs to become a believer in quality control systems. Sustainable...
by Philip Paul Beyer | Nov 26, 2012 | The Organizer Blog
Self-correcting errors are those from which you learn lasting life lessons, only seconds AFTER picking up a hot frying pan! Wouldn’t it be great if the errors and mistakes you make in your BUSINESS would just self-correct like that? Actually, there are some...
by Philip Paul Beyer | Nov 12, 2012 | The Organizer Blog
This second of these three blogs, Systems versus Big Brother Part 2, continues in response to some who mistakenly believe business systemization is too rigid. If you are experiencing any amount of chaos in your business, it’s unnecessary! There is a remedy for...
by Philip Paul Beyer | Nov 5, 2012 | The Organizer Blog
This first of three blogs, Systems versus Big Brother Part 1, was written in response to some who think business systemization is too rigid. Read on, and decide for yourself… unless you’re not experiencing any amount of chaos in your business! There’s a...
by Philip Paul Beyer | Oct 22, 2012 | The Organizer Blog
Business ideas danced like sugar plums in your head as you walked out of yet another seminar or workshop, all fired up. You carried out a bag full of brochures and copies of the PowerPoint presentation the keynote speaker has just shared. The topic may have been an...
by Philip Paul Beyer | Oct 15, 2012 | The Organizer Blog
Lean times call for lean actions! If you spend enough time watching the major news networks these days, you can see a thread weaving through all the rhetoric, fancy graphics, pomp and circumstance. It’s all about OPINIONS. Everybody has one! Every news program...
by Philip Paul Beyer | Oct 8, 2012 | The Organizer Blog
The only real way to simplify business is by implementing control systems! Whereby, holding all personnel in the organization accountable to company processes. With that in mind, I recently read an article in CIO Magazine, titled “In Search of Simplicity,” about...
by Philip Paul Beyer | Sep 17, 2012 | The Organizer Blog
What do you know about the Law of Diminishing Returns, and when would it apply to your business? You are considering implementing a sustainable quality control system for your production processes, but something is eating at you! Many owners tell me, “It would take...
by Philip Paul Beyer | Sep 10, 2012 | The Organizer Blog
New hire orientation is one of the most critical processes in your business! Okay, so you thoroughly vetted and decided on just the right person to fill an important position in your company. You shook hands and agreed on a start date when the new...
by Philip Paul Beyer | Sep 10, 2012 | The Organizer Blog
Below is an example of a large business million-dollar mistake. As a small business owner, if you’re prepared with quality control systems, you won’t make that mistake! A few weeks ago, I was facilitating a Webinar demo of our systems for the systems...
by Philip Paul Beyer | Aug 27, 2012 | The Organizer Blog
Systems-based Management is designed to put everyone in your company on the same page, regarding processes and procedures; thus, giving instant access to pertinent, job-related information, to all staff. “We don’t need good systems… all we need are good people!”...
by Philip Paul Beyer | Aug 13, 2012 | The Organizer Blog
A critical consideration in running a business of any type or size, regards asset and inventory management! These days, small businesses are ecstatic about whatever good work comes into their business that will allow them to keep doors open, bills paid, and customers...
by Philip Paul Beyer | Aug 6, 2012 | The Organizer Blog
“Do you have trouble with desk clutter and keeping your desk clean!?” I asked that question at a recent conference in South Carolina and 80% of the people raised their hands. Apparently, we cluttered-desk folks are not alone! When I first made the decision to...
by Philip Paul Beyer | Jul 27, 2012 | The Organizer Blog
I received another great report from a new believer (in systems, of course) about his new, lion-hearted employee. “Dave,” a client for more than two years now, called to tell me his latest success story, since he began systemizing his company. “Hey, Philip. I...
by Philip Paul Beyer | Jul 16, 2012 | The Organizer Blog
Solid business communications are critical in all mediums today. Staying connected with customers and prospects is crucial to “getting the early worm.” However, allowing your cell phone to be a constant line to you, the owner, can be problematic! In 2012,...
by Philip Paul Beyer | Jun 25, 2012 | The Organizer Blog
Many years ago I had an epiphany—I would build a system for slobs. That was me, before systems! I remembered that old adage, “Order should begin in your own house.” Boy, did my house, my BUSINESS, need that! A business book I read, one night, shared a true...
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