{"id":2576,"date":"2021-03-31T21:50:35","date_gmt":"2021-03-31T16:20:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chatterdc.com\/?p=2576"},"modified":"2021-03-31T21:50:35","modified_gmt":"2021-03-31T16:20:35","slug":"5-small-improvements-that-can-have-a-big-impact-on-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chatterdc.com\/5-small-improvements-that-can-have-a-big-impact-on-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Small Improvements That Can Have a Big Impact on Your Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a few small improvements that you can make to your business this year? You do not always need to make huge changes to have a positive impact and often these smaller changes end up being the best improvements because they are much easier to implement and less disruptive. So, what are a few of the best small improvements that you could make to your business this year, which will have a big impact? There are a handful of options to consider and you might be surprised at just how effective these smaller changes can be on the overall operation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Goal Setting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessnewsdaily.com\/15865-employee-goal-setting.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Goal setting<\/a> is one of the simplest ways to motivate a team yet something that many managers overlook. You should be setting your employees, team and the business goals in the short, medium and long-term and then track these carefully. The goals should be challenging yet achievable and always celebrated when they have been realized.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Improve the Work Environment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is also worth assessing the work environment that you have for staff and make improvements as this can have a huge impact on morale, productivity and overall atmosphere. A few simple improvements could include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New office chairs<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theceomagazine.com\/business\/health-wellbeing\/plants-office-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Office plants<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Maximizing natural light<\/li>\n<li>Improvements to the break area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. Improve Recycling With a Baler and Baling Wire<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Every business should be prioritizing recycling in 2021, but it can be challenging when your company gets through a lot of material. A recycling baler and high-quality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.balingwiredirect.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">baling wire<\/a> can streamline the recycling process, reduce recycling time for staff and even lower your costs, so it is certainly an area that is worth looking into and one of the best ways for a business to improve its green credentials &#8211; something that is key to success in today\u2019s day and age.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Upgrade the Company Website<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The company website is one of the most important features of a business and one that can have an enormous impact on your success. It can also quickly become dated, so it is worth using an experienced web designer to improve the company website from time-to-time to keep it fresh, modern and attractive to your target audience. You may also want to look into a chatbot or a live chat feature that would allow you to provide instant customer service, which should have a positive impact on conversions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Open Door Policy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another seemingly small improvement that can have a big impact is adopting an open door policy, which would encourage staff to come forward with any problems, ideas, issues or questions that they might have. This is helpful because it creates stronger bonds, brings down any division between management and employees and helps staff to work to their full potential. 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