Siloed & Static

Siloed & Static

Systems are only as smart as the users using them.

With systems in place that have helped the organization get to where they are today, Siloed & Static operators are often faced with the question do we make a change that could undo what is already working? Read more on other common traits and see how eGuide Tech Allies can help answer those hard questions below.

Did you know?

Nearly nine-in-ten (88%) of small business owners say that the use of technology platforms helps them to find more enjoyment in running their business and 80% agree that it helps them have more time to spend away from their businesses and with their family, instead. 
(Teneo, 2021)

How do you compare?

Only 29% of small businesses view their adoption of technology to be ahead of businesses of a similar size, and 22% ahead when compared to businesses in their industry.
(Teneo, 2021)

Most Common Traits

Business Operation Habits

Siloed & Static businesses have often grown to a level where systems in place aren’t broken and the procedures created to protect workflow are used to ensure success. Oftentimes, the technology landscape for these organizations may come into question, but when it comes to making a change, it would mean un-doing a multitude of procedures, a sizable migration of data, and retraining that will be met with some pushback and resistance.

External Marketing Habits

Typically, Siloed & Statics have cracked a code for filling a funnel of new business. The repeated success of this has led to the investment of a few platforms that help to generate business into that pipeline, but there can oftentimes be little interest in exploring what could be perceived as “new”. This can present a challenge to the continued growth of the organization and can sometimes result in getting edged out by the competition.

Big Wins

Siloed & Static businesses could stay the course and still be successful. While doubling in size may be out of the question, small but steady growth is definitely achievable. The policies and procedures in place help existing and new teams understand what is expected of their role and if there is a mistake made, it can often-times be caught and corrected before impacting the overall objective.

Blind Spots

Siloed & Static business owners often know that there has to be a more efficient way to operate but are hesitant to explore new platforms because of the change management aspect of what is involved with implementing a new system. This can often lead to overworking current processes to manually generate the outcomes that are needed to get the business to where it needs to be.

Are you curious to learn how to go from emerging to established?

We are here to help. eGuide’s approach starts with a conversation about workflow and systems and meets you where you are at. Every organization has room to improve, and our technology assessment enhances what’s working well while identifying where improvements can be made. Click below to learn what you will walk away with.

  • Our team will isolate one or two key workflows within your business that can be enhanced through automation, software development or migration, or user training. Following the assessment process, you will be given concise recommendations that you can implement on your own, or within partnership with us.

  • Working with a key stakeholder and a representative group from your team we will work through two (2) one-hour deep dive meetings, and two (2) one-hour workflow diagramming workshops. Supplemental analysis will be performed between meetings and recommendations will be given in a 90-minute presentation. The entire process typically takes 4 weeks based on stakeholder availibility.

  • To ensure the process is customized to best fit your needs, we host an initial discovery call and create a customized questionnaire that is sent to the entire team. Leveraging feedback and documentation, each deep dive agenda is customized to hone in on the areas of interest, while gaining a global perspective of culture and technology proficiency.

  • An assessment consisting of two (2) deep dive sessions and two (2) workflow diagramming sessions is generally an investment of $3,350. This typically yields 15-20 cost-saving recommendations that are specific to your organization and can be implemented immediately following the completion of our work.

“eGuide is extremely trustworthy. We trust them to handle the things we’re not experts at. We trust them to help us solve things efficiently, cost-effectively, and appropriately for an organization with our mission and size.

Their work has had a great impact on our operations. The tools they’ve introduced have, with very little exception, quickly become the de facto way we work.”

- Connie Casson
President & Founder
Blue Seats Consulting

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