Small Business Today Magazine NOV 2014 EXHIBIT NETWORK | Page 28

EDITORIALFEATURE

The 5 Vital Components

of a System
By Howard Partridge

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ver the last two months I shared why systems are critical
to your business.  This month, I want to introduce you to
the five vital components of a system.  If you understand
and apply the following components, you can systematize
just about anything.  These five systems components have been
proven to work for any type of business or organization.

1. The Mission

Your company’s mission is the unique experience you are delivering every day.  For example, the mission of my service company is
“to provide the most outstanding service experience ever”.  The
mission of my training company is “to help small business owners
stop being a slave to their business”.

2. Policies

Policies are the guidelines that help us carry out the mission.  Policies are to clarify e X