In this episode, we’ll dive into 3 systems you need to run a $5-10K/month online business working just 3 days a week.
1. Client Ops System: Learn how to streamline your client onboarding process, offboarding process, and project management to save a huge 10 hours a week. Imagine what you could do with all that extra time!
2. Time Management Mastery: I'll reveal my top four time management tools that keep me productive, banish procrastination, and help me accomplish everything I need to in just three days. Say goodbye to time-wasting and hello to efficiency.
3. Simple Business Plans That Work: Discover the only business plans you need to effectively run a $5-10k/month business. Simplify your strategy and watch your business thrive.
And, we'll debunk the myth that "structure and systems kill creativity." In fact, you'll learn how these systems can supercharge your creative flow and take your business to new heights.
Get ready to level up your online business game and start achieving those $5-10k/month goals with ease. Tune in and unlock the power of systems and automation for your online service business success!
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3 systems you need to run a $5-10k/month business working 3 DAYS A WEEK
Creating a substantial income online without sacrificing your entire life or succumbing to overwhelm is not only possible but also within your grasp. However, what often goes unmentioned in the online business space are the critical systems required to achieve this level of success – running a 5 to 10K a month online business with a three-day workweek.
Sure, working 80-hour weeks and hustling around the clock is tough, but so is maintaining a 5-10K monthly income while adhering to systems, structure, and routines. It's a different kind of challenge, one that requires some discipline and self-control until it becomes more natural for us.
Today, I want to engage in a candid conversation about what it takes to run a thriving online business while working part-time, including the discipline and systems, structure, and routines that make it all possible.
The Hard Truth:
Yes, it's possible to run a business without systems, routines, schedules, or structure and still make 5-10K a month. However, sustaining that income while cutting down to just three workdays a week is a different story.
For solopreneurs who pride themselves on their spontaneity and resistance to structure, it's worth noting that you can get away with it when you're putting in 5+ days a week. You have more time to waste (and this might actually work for you!)
But as your work hours decrease, your need for time management and discipline increases – a challenge many business owners find daunting.
Thankfully, like any skill, you can improve your time management and discipline with practice over time.
There are three categories of systems that are absolutely essential if you want to work less and earn more in your online business:
1. Client Operations:
Create a repeatable process for each of your service packages and meticulously document it in a project management app like Asana or Dubsado. This frees up mental space for creativity when working with clients.
Develop a client onboarding process to make a fantastic first impression and establish professionalism. An efficient onboarding process not only saves time but also enhances client satisfaction.
Don't forget a client offboarding process, which ensures you wrap up projects gracefully and leaves the door open for future collaborations.
Use canned emails for common client communications to save hours of repetitive typing.
Download my free guide to learn how to book clients consistently and build a $5-10K/month online business working 3 days a week.
2. Your Plans:
Craft an income plan outlining revenue goals, the number of clients needed, and pricing strategies to achieve them.
Create a marketing funnel to attract leads, build relationships, and convert them into clients.
Develop both a 1-year and a 90-day plan to outline your offers, launches, and downtime, keeping you focused and on track.
We’re going to dive into these systems in my upcoming group coaching program, The Simple Business Builder! Join the waitlist and be the first to learn more (and get a discount.)
3. Time Management:
Eliminate, outsource, or automate tasks that drain your valuable time. Remember, your time is your most precious asset.
Establish a structured 3-day workweek schedule with designated work hours to maintain work-life balance.
Implement batch days for content creation and time-blocking for various tasks throughout the day, improving efficiency and reducing overwhelm.
In conclusion, these are the three categories of systems that empower you to work less and earn more in your online service business. Remember, it's not about working harder but working smarter. With the right systems in place, you can achieve the freedom and success you desire.
Just like going on a weight loss journey, mastering time management takes time and persistence. Don't be discouraged by setbacks - view them as opportunities for learning and growth. Small, consistent changes over time will lead to significant improvements in your time management skills and, ultimately, your overall productivity and work-life balance. Be patient and kind to yourself on this journey toward mastering effective time management.
And don’t be rigid! Systems and structure are not here to force you to work against your energy. They’re here to help stop you from falling into extremes - either extreme procrastination or extreme overworking. If you want to work on a weekend or night, do it! But always try to come back to your routines and structure to maintain balance.
Join the waitlist for my upcoming group coaching program, The Simple Business Builder. I'll be sending everyone on the waitlist more details about the program (and a cheeky discount) soon.
About Nesha
Hey there! I’m Nesha, 11-year traveling entrepreneur and host of The Simple Business Show. I teach women how to build a $5-10K/month online service business working just 3 days a week, so they can have the financial and time freedom to live the life they dream of.
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