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and strategic perspective to create systems. Many team members are not equipped to nor interested in developing systems. You should always have at least an intermediate level of understanding of all components of your company. I’ve seen many entrepreneurs get themselves into trouble by relying only on the knowledge of others. Learn the basics of everything your business is doing then delegate it. Without having a foundation of knowledge, you can get yourself in to a lot of trouble when you bring on a team. Without systems, you can get stuck in a cycle of not getting results from your team. I know entrepreneurs who prior to working with me went through dozens or more team members they weren’t happy with. Firing all of them because they didn’t have systems in place. Why? This happens because without guidance and processes you will get mediocre to poor results from any team you build. “Start crea tin today so th g systems spread mor at you can e love and grow your impac t.” Systems are a spiritual tool. They enable you to have freedom and increase your impact in the world. The world needs more love. Start creating systems today so that you can spread more love and grow your impact. Where to start: • Start by focusing on your regular activities and develop those into systems first. • Use the systems and refine them. • Next move on to documenting less frequent of more complex business activities. Get stuck? Ask for help. Keep going. The world needs you! Read Online! Katie Mazzocco - Katie, founder & Small Business Productivity Expert of Full Spectrum Productivity ® , is the author of Revolutionary Productivity. Her mission is to equip entrepreneurs, passionate about changing the world, to save 2 hours a day or more in their business. Whether just getting started with systems or wanting to save time in your business, download Katie’s free checklist: 33 Systems Every Small Business Must Have to be Success. Katie M azzocc o 101 Team members expect you to be clear on what you want and the tasks they’ll be performing. It is your responsibility to train them and set the tone when you hire them. This is an extreme challenge, verging on impossible, without systems. I hope you can see now how if you are a business owner, especially a spiritual or creative business owner, systems are essential to the success of your company, and the success of your mission in the world.