How to Optimise and Run Your Business Effectively

00:17:59
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Summary

TLDRThe discussion centers around optimizing business processes, particularly focusing on staffing efficiency, adjusting opening hours seasonally, and the implementation of training and automation. Emphasis is placed on the importance of using video training to educate staff and ensure they grasp the company's vision and values. Pop quizzes are suggested to keep employees alert and knowledgeable about the product they are selling. A staffing formula is recommended, linking the number of rostered hours to revenue figures to optimize operational costs. The conversation also explores the benefits of simplifying kitchen operations and leveraging technology such as QR codes for self-service to enhance customer experience and business efficiency.

Takeaways

  • 📈 Optimize business operations by adjusting opening hours seasonally to match customer demand.
  • 🎥 Implement video training to ensure consistent and efficient staff education.
  • 📝 Use pop quizzes to engage staff and check their understanding.
  • 📉 Apply a staffing formula to balance labor costs with revenue.
  • 🔧 Simplify and automate kitchen processes to reduce unnecessary labor and increase efficiency.
  • 🌦️ Consider the impact of seasonal changes on business and adjust strategies accordingly.
  • 💡 Use QR code systems to enhance self-service and customer convenience.
  • 👌 Regularly review business processes for opportunities to optimize and improve.
  • 🤝 Emphasize the importance of team understanding of vision and values.
  • 🔄 Encourage proactive rather than reactive management of staff and resources.

Timeline

  • 00:00:00 - 00:05:00

    The discussion revolves around optimizing business operations specifically focusing on onboarding new team members effectively through automation and video training. It's emphasized that the team should always have clear expectations and a well-structured orientation process. Regular pop quizzes are suggested to ensure staff retain important information, with the notion that an informed team member is a better performer. A little quiz following a training video is recommended before moving to operational tasks.

  • 00:05:00 - 00:10:00

    A benchmark is provided: for every $10,000 of revenue, businesses should schedule 100 hours of combined front and back of house labor. The importance of understanding labor costs in relation to revenue is stressed to optimize operations without overstaffing, particularly in seasonal or fluctuating demand environments. Roster management should be proactive rather than reactive, ensuring efficient use of staff hours against actual business needs and potential revenue.

  • 00:10:00 - 00:17:59

    The focus is on optimizing kitchen efficiency and reducing unnecessary complexity in menu offerings to save on preparation time without compromising quality. The speaker shares examples from their restaurant experience, highlighting that using pre-prepared ingredients can reduce labor costs significantly. Investing in equipment to automate processes is advocated, and the use of QR code ordering is recommended as a way to potentially increase sales and improve customer experience.

Mind Map

Video Q&A

  • What is the importance of video training for teams?

    Video training provides a consistent and accessible way for team members to learn and understand processes and expectations.

  • How can businesses optimize opening hours?

    By analyzing profits and customer flow during specific hours, businesses can adjust opening times to maximize profitability.

  • What is the suggested staffing formula for businesses?

    For every $10,000 in revenue, it is suggested to roster 100 hours of combined front and back of house labor.

  • Why are pop quizzes recommended for teams?

    Pop quizzes help keep team members engaged and ensure they understand and remember important information.

  • How can businesses improve kitchen efficiency?

    By reviewing and adjusting kitchen prep processes, simplifying menus, and upgrading equipment to reduce unnecessary labor.

  • Why should businesses adjust their seasonal operations?

    Adjusting operations seasonally helps manage labor costs and optimize profits based on seasonal customer demand.

  • What is the impact of QR code ordering systems?

    QR codes can increase order efficiency and accuracy, potentially boosting sales by making the process quick and easy for customers.

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    customer so now I'm getting me and feel
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    myself but having done
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    the doing that because is extra 10 kilos
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    actually cheaper than paying a chef 40
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    bucks on a n this is the thing on but
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    your time is and py working all 10s K
  • 00:16:28
    right so but this is the thing obviously
  • 00:16:30
    you're get your Cs and you need to look
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    at the onch charge but for example we
  • 00:16:34
    had again I use like C trap it's like 50
  • 00:16:37
    bucks a kilo chel man got to go SN all
  • 00:16:40
    but this know if you can't give me this
  • 00:16:41
    price I'm going go
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    here good I know that there's limit in
  • 00:16:47
    places depending if you're Regional or
  • 00:16:48
    walk I'm playing got leverage guyss at
  • 00:16:52
    the end of the day look at you buying
  • 00:16:53
    power you spend what you spend 10 grand
  • 00:16:56
    a week mil in oh sorry oh I think
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    go back to this upgrade equipment for
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    automatic so um another member cash has
  • 00:17:05
    got lady men in just outside Melbourne
  • 00:17:08
    we what a $70,000 Buress like the how in
  • 00:17:11
    the Doles she increased her sales by
  • 00:17:15
    22% she's already paid back in
  • 00:17:18
    machines go and have a look at your
  • 00:17:19
    kitchen
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    once
  • 00:17:22
    and more self- service I think this
  • 00:17:25
    comes back to you a as well it's like
  • 00:17:26
    you know we're we're in a day Q
  • 00:17:29
    codes um order at
  • 00:17:32
    table service um if anything your QR
  • 00:17:36
    code is going to get you more money and
  • 00:17:38
    if you have the right people there and
  • 00:17:40
    your team members to encourage it it's
  • 00:17:41
    going to
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    be
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