If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How can I unlock the value in my business?” …you’re not alone.

This question has been on every business manager’s mind since the first company was started.  Large or small, it doesn’t matter.  When it comes to business valuation, people want to know how to get the most for the company.

Today I’m going to tell you.  It’s so shockingly simple, it may take a few seconds before you realize the truth of this statement:  The key to unlocking the value in your business is by documenting your business processes, in writing, for all of your employees!

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During our Well-Defined Processes course we spend a significant amount of time talking about procedures. The role of procedures in documenting processes as well as positive and negative attributes of procedures.

At the very beginning of the course, we ask the participants, “What is wrong with procedures in your organization?” The things that appear on the list are predictable. They include:

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Lean ISO 9001? To many of you this will seem like a contradiction in terms. The term Lean and ISO 9001 are not generally used together, but why not? Does a Quality Management System (QMS) have to be complicated and cumbersome?

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Strengthen compliance, enhance performance, or speed the development of your financial procedures.

Are you still trying to build an internal control system to help you comply with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and other financial regulations? The newest addition to the Bizmanualz Policies, Procedures & Forms product line – the Finance Policies, Procedures & Forms Manual – can provide a big boost in meeting regulatory requirements.

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Last week we talked about the continual improvement journey at CTMT Data Center. This week we will discuss Ram Jack Foundation Systems, an internationally recognized structural repair company with the latest foundation repair technology and a tradition of the highest standards in customer care. 

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The Complete Five Phase Process

Phase I – Discovery

Imagine what a professional football team would be like without a regimen of practice drills? Now take away their playbook and player statistics. What you have in this extreme scenario are highly talented (and perhaps overpaid) individuals participating in organized chaos. They might actually win a game or two, but

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Part One in a Five-Part Series

Imagine what a professional football team would be like without a regimen of practice drills? Now take away their playbook and player statistics. What you have in this extreme scenario are highly talented (and perhaps overpaid) individuals

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