By Jerry Mooney

What image do you have when you think of a business owner? Do you picture someone with their hair falling out, a couple of tablets for a migraine next to a glass of water? They might have beads of sweat dripping down their temple with a vein popping out. They’ve probably just shouted at yet another incompetent employee and are considering speaking to a shrink. To be fair, this may be the life of many business owners. It doesn’t have to be yours though because there are plenty of ways to make running a company a lot easier.

Software And Technology

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You must remember to use software and technology in your company. The latest software and tech can make running your company simple. Particularly, when we can now access tech such as cloud servers. Business information can be transferred from any location with an internet connection. You will no longer have to worry about lost files or delayed data.

Of course, new tech isn’t the only software that can be of use to you. You can use an older software as well such as Excel. Using Excel, data on employees such as invoices are managed effectively. Revenue, bottom lines and total spending can all be calculated quickly, and records can be kept up to date. If you are a solo business owner, you can use Microsoft Excel learning resources to gain all the knowledge you need. Or, you can train members of your staff, so they know how to use valuable software such as this.

Outsource Everything

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If you find that business jobs are piling on top of you, it might be worth considering the use of an outsourcing company. With an outsourcing company, you can get the service you need without the cost involved or the time wasted. Instead, the company will handle this cost for you. You just need to make sure that you choose an outsourcing business that will maintain the quality of your brand. Many business owners outsource any job that they deem to be too expensive or too much effort. As such, they can put problems of these jobs into the hands of a company they trust. Thus, relieving some of the pressure of running a business.

Training Up Employees

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Alternatively, if you’re running a business, you may wish to spend some of your funds training up your employees. By doing this, they can reach a level where they are responsible for some of the jobs that you currently handle. With further training and development of their skills, they can fill these roles for you. Again, this takes these jobs off your hands without the need of hiring outside help.

Use Consultants

Finally, one of the main causes of stress in business is a problem area in the company. A cog in the machine that isn’t turning as it should that brings the entire process to a grinding halt. To solve an issue such as this, you should consider hiring a consultant. With the help of a consultant, you can get your business back on track with the aid of a former industry expert.

Jerry Mooney is co-founder and managing editor of Zenruption and the author of History Yoghurt and the Moon. He studied at the University of Munich and Lewis and Clark College where he received his BA in International Affairs and West European Studies. He has recently taught Language and Communications at a small, private college and owned various businesses, including an investment company. Jerry is committed to zenrupting the forces that block social, political and economic justice. He can also be found on Twitter @JerryMooney