acumin.io

28/05/2024

More success, less frustration. It's a business imperative.

❓ But when was the last time you paused to reflect on how your business is doing, and actually stopped to implement improvements? When you’re caught up in the day to day of running your business, it can be easy to lose sight of the bigger picture, get bogged down in Band-Aid solutions, and expend energy on out-of-date processes.

That's why we're excited to have collaborated with sales and marketing mastermind Shannon Stone to bring you the "Lead, Sale, Spend, Repeat" eBook, over 15 pages jam-packed with tools, tips, and templates to help you unlock operational efficiency for better business outcomes.

That guide is live NOW 👉 download your copy here: https://bit.ly/lead-sale-spend-repeat

With a new financial year just around the corner this is the perfect time to review your processes, set targets, eliminate waste, and implement efficiencies that will help you reach your business goals in the year ahead.

Want more? Our director Steven will be jumping on a LinkedIn LIVE on Friday 31 May with Shannon to give you the inside scoop on how you can eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and unlock better business outcomes. Follow the link in the comments below to register to join live or access a recording afterwards.

Stay tuned over the coming weeks as we share more of our key tips to improving your operational efficiency, and make sure you connect with Shannon (linked below) for more tips and tools to help you grow your business.

Have a marketing, sales, or finance process you need optimised - let us know in the comments below what you wish you could wave a magic wand over in your business, and Steve & Shannon will share their suggestions in the Live later this month.

In this guide you’ll find ideas, thought prompts, templates, and tools you can use to streamline your processes, review and implement intelligent technology, and ultimately empower your team for better business outcomes.

22/04/2024

How LEAN is your business's Finance Function?

Your finance function isn't just about numbers; it's about empowering your business to thrive. A lean finance function sets the stage for:

💡 Improving productivity and automating processes to cut costs.
💡 Rapid access to insights for effective decision-making in uncertain times.
💡 Navigating the challenges of a dynamic compliance landscape with ease.
💡 Closing financial periods faster, freeing up time for strategic, future-focused initiatives.

We're excited to be heading to the Brisbane Business Hub tomorrow morning where we are hosting an engaging workshop to explore how the LEAN Framework for identifying waste can turbocharge your business engine’s efficiency.

If you're in the CBD and want some quick wins, this session is FREE to attend and you'll walk away with a hit list of easy to implement actions that will support your Finance Function efficiency.

Find out more:

Turbocharge the efficiency of your finance function whilst creating a culture of continuous improvement.

16/04/2024

How's your productivity? And what about your team?

Research suggests that on average, people spend up to 40% of their day dealing with interruptions and multitasking. It can be overwhelming for team members, and adds up to significant productivity losses for businesses.

During a short and sharp (and highly efficient) webinar on Thursday we’ll take a closer look at the link between individual and workplace productivity, the hidden productivity hijackers holding you and your team back from working at your best, and share 5 simple strategies everyone in your business can utilise to ramp up your operational efficiency – no new technology needed at all.

You’ll walk away from the session with strategies you can implement immediately to work smarter, not harder, and create a culture of continuous improvement in your business.

Register to join us live or receive the recording: d033f847-ff71-48b3-b306-95d0383ae377@bfb95d73-a770-4a1e-bed9-6d25eb38d349" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d033f847-ff71-48b3-b306-95d0383ae377@bfb95d73-a770-4a1e-bed9-6d25eb38d349

08/04/2024

5 simple ways to work smarter WITHOUT new technology 🚀
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At acumin.io we talk a lot about the role of technology and processes in operational efficiency – but people, how we use technology and complete processes, is just as critical a component.
Next week our Director Steven Kassulke is running a fast-paced and thought provoking webinar where he'll share 5 simple strategies you and your team can utilise to ramp up your operational efficiency – no new technology needed at all.
You’ll walk away from the 30 minute session with strategies you can implement immediately to work smarter, not harder, and create a culture of continuous improvement in your business.
✋ Want to learn more?
Follow the link for the full details and to register to join live or receive a recording direct to your inbox.
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14/02/2024

🤓🤖 LUNCH AND LEARN! Our AI FOR OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY WEBINAR is on tomorrow at 12pm AEST.

💻 During this 45 minute session our Director Steven Kassulke will help you get up to speed on the latest in AI 🤖, step through real world and practical use-cases for how AI can be used across key business areas, and give a quick hit round up of the top easy-to-implement AI tools every business can and should be using.

✅ After the session you’ll have everything you need to improve your operational efficiency and start leveraging the benefits of AI right away.

Full details to register to join live or via recording here: daf72925-9f96-4c40-a398-a2dddbef0958@bfb95d73-a770-4a1e-bed9-6d25eb38d349" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/daf72925-9f96-4c40-a398-a2dddbef0958@bfb95d73-a770-4a1e-bed9-6d25eb38d349

31/01/2024

How is your business utilising AI? Harnessing the power of AI has become a strategic necessity - but it's a space that is moving quickly. If you’ve been watching the rapidly changing landscape you might not be sure of where to start, or how AI can apply to your business.

Join our director Steve for our February Webinar with The Goods | Good Business, Great Life where we’ll help you get up to speed on the latest in AI, step through real world and practical use-cases for how AI can be used across key business areas, and give a quick hit round up of the top easy-to-implement AI tools every business can and should be using.

This session will help you understand how your business can leverage AI to streamline processes, extend your technology usage, and help your team achieve better business outcomes.

Follow the link for more details and to register to join live or receive a recording - daf72925-9f96-4c40-a398-a2dddbef0958@bfb95d73-a770-4a1e-bed9-6d25eb38d349" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/daf72925-9f96-4c40-a398-a2dddbef0958@bfb95d73-a770-4a1e-bed9-6d25eb38d349

05/12/2023

DO MORE - WITH LESS!

With only a handful of business days left this year, you're probably pushing hard to wrap up projects or get a few more sales across the line... but yes, amongst it all there is still time to implement a process improvement or two before the out of office goes on so you can start 2024 as efficient as possible.

Here's a wrap up of a recent blog post where we shared seven bite-sized efficiency wins that you can put into action before you put your feet up for the holiday season:

1️⃣ Check, standardise and optimise email signatures with holiday messages for consistency and professionalism 🎄
2️⃣ Host a lunch and learn session for your team to dive deeper into one of your essential software tools, identify common challenges, share tips, and address knowledge gaps 🎓
3️⃣ Add some energy into the day as you approach the end of the year by introducing short daily stand-up or walking meetings for teams to share updates 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️
4️⃣ Use a tool like Zapier to automate repetitive tasks and take care of things while your business is closed or you go on leave ✔
5️⃣ Take 30 minutes to organise and clean up your cloud storage, delete unnecessary files and create a clear folder structure for easy access to important documents ☁
6️⃣ Create a simple social media content calendar for the next month, then use a platform like Hootsuite or Later to schedule and automatically post updates while you’re away ⏲
7️⃣ Set up automated invoice reminders in your accounting software (e.g., Xero), review the text you use and make any tweaks if needed because of the festive season 💸

These bite-sized efficiency wins require minimal effort but can lead to immediate improvements in productivity and organisation - helping you get the fun festivities faster!

Have a quick efficiency win of your own to share? Let us know in the comments.

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02/11/2023

How's your morning been? Have you been a powerhouse of productivity, or do you feel like you're floundering around your task list?

If it's been a slow start, why not try using the Eisenhower Matrix to help you organise your priorities?

Listing out all your tasks in the appropriate quadrant of the matrix can help you hone your focus to what's important, and perhaps delete a few things from the list that shouldn't be there!

There are a host of prioritisation tools out there, and we'll cover more in the coming weeks, but tell us in the comments - what's your go-to prioritisation strategy?

25/10/2023

[Freebie] Want a simple tool you can use to help identify process improvements in your business?

We ran a Process Improvement Masterclass today covering the steps to identify, prioritise, and implement a new process improvement before Christmas that will have you reaping the benefits into the new year and beyond.

We shared a great template you can use to map your Key Business Processes - a tool that can unveil valuable insights about how your business operates, helping you spot opportunities for improvement, identify bottlenecks, streamline workflows, and drive operational efficiency.

If you'd like a copy of the template comment Yes Please below and we will get an editable version through to you.

24/10/2023

Plans for lunch today? Our process improvement masterclass is on today at 12pm AEST!

During this 45 minute session we will introduce you to a simple framework and methodology to optimise your key processes, and give you the tools you need to implement a process improvement before Christmas.

After the session you’ll have everything you need to improve your operational efficiency and reap the rewards well in to the new year and beyond.

Follow the link below to register to join live or by recording - 1fdfc60e-2209-4fbd-beda-a69244e7b162@bfb95d73-a770-4a1e-bed9-6d25eb38d349" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1fdfc60e-2209-4fbd-beda-a69244e7b162@bfb95d73-a770-4a1e-bed9-6d25eb38d349

19/10/2023

[💻 WEBINAR] Implement a new process improvement before Christmas and reap the efficiency rewards well in to the new year and beyond ⬇

😡 Do you or your team find yourselves getting frustrated with problems or inefficiencies in your business operations?

⌚ Are you often feeling short on time?

❓ Do you struggle to identify or successfully implement process improvements?

🤚 If you answered yes to any of these questions, jump on our webinar next week where we will introduce you to a simple three step framework and methodology to optimise your key processes, and give you the tools you need to implement a process improvement before Christmas.

Find out more and register here - 1fdfc60e-2209-4fbd-beda-a69244e7b162@bfb95d73-a770-4a1e-bed9-6d25eb38d349" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1fdfc60e-2209-4fbd-beda-a69244e7b162@bfb95d73-a770-4a1e-bed9-6d25eb38d349

16/10/2023

🔑 We are all about continuous process improvement and helping our clients be as efficient as possible, but actually implementing the process improvement is only one part of the puzzle when it comes to unlocking operational efficiency.

How do you know if your efforts are making an impact? It shouldn’t come as a surprise, but to measure operational efficiency, you need concrete metrics.

📏 The second post in our demystifying operational efficiency series is now live on our blog and explores broad suggestions of typical KPIs that will give you a gauge on your efficiency.

❔ Are you already using metrics to help you keep track of your operational efficiency, and if so, which ones?

You can read the full blog post here:

Implementing process improvements is only one part of the puzzle when it comes to unlocking operational efficiency. In this post we discuss some possible KPIs you can track to help you understand if your efficiency efforts or projects are making an impact.