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3 Wrenches That Can Ruin Your Business
Running a business requires a lot of balance to keep things running smoothly. Even when things are going well, it doesn’t take much to derail a company’s processes, especially when it comes to smaller businesses or non-profit organizations. There are quite a few “wrenches” that can get tossed into the mix, causing smaller speed bumps to mushroom into mountainous problems for you. Watch out for the following potential issues, and make sure you’re taking precautions to avoid larger setbacks down the line:
1. When a particular transportation need does not fit your organization’s routine operations.
When a company gets this wrench thrown into the mix, its routine can get discombobulated. Some examples of this are when there’s a special order or unusual circumstances that are not “business as usual.” One of the most important steps to a successful business is having a schedule and sticking to it. Don’t miss out on potential business opportunities because they don’t align with your normal way of doing things. Those lost business opportunities could be the difference between failing and prospering.
2. When you run into problems managing your own fleet.
Owning and maintaining your own truck or fleet can be more time and money than it’s worth. While you’re trying to manage this aspect of your business, there are several problems that could suddenly arise. Expensive vehicle maintenance, overworked employees, and drop off mistakes are just the start of the problems you can encounter. These can be a headache at best and detrimental at worst.
3. When You Lose Focus on Your Company’s Mission
Thinking about all of the tasks, both small and large, that your company has to juggle every single day can be overwhelming within itself. So one of the worst things you can do is take your eye off the ball. When you attempt to execute unnecessary tasks into your business plan, you can overload both yourself and your employees. The best practice is to focus on your mission. If you can outsource a task that is bogging you down– do it. If not, you could be draining your resources dry on tasks that aren’t directly focused on your mission.
Thankfully, there are resources you can rely on to help deal with the wrenches that get thrown into your business operations. Mission Logistics can help your business flourish by handling some or all of your transportation and logistical needs by eliminating your need to manage your own fleet of vehicles, handling your needs that fall out of routine, and helping you focus on your mission. The best part is that we work with you and cater to the needs of your business or non-profit. It’s our mission to let you focus on yours.
Best Business Tasks to Outsource
If you run a company or non-profit, you may be considering outsourcing some of your business tasks in order to focus on your mission and save time and money. The real question is, what are the best tasks to outsource? We know it can be daunting to determine which tasks are the right choice, so we’ve put together some recommendations to help you explore the possibilities and make beneficial moves for your organization.
Accounting
Accounting is a great job to outsource simply because it is a straightforward task that can easily be handled by professionals. Simply supply the person or company with your books and leave the rest to them. Another huge perk is that there are so many accounting firms that you can get competitive pricing for the work being done.
Web Design
Having an in-house web designer may be too underutilized to your business in order to stay constantly useful. Instead, hiring a freelancer or web design firm can come in handy when your company’s website needs tune ups. This will save you money that you can then allocate to the business objectives that emphasize your mission.
Transportation and Logistics
The best task to outsource is your transportation and logistical needs. How much time and money does your company spend maintaining your own freight or handling your own transportation? Hiring a company like Mission Logistics can help you further your business more than you can imagine. We offer our services 24 hours a day, without long-term contracts. We also respect your budget. When you work with us, you’re getting a great price, great service, and are lending a hand to our parent company: Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania. Focus on your mission and leave the logistics to us! For more on this, check out the Top 3 Reasons You Should Use Bulk Transportation Services.
Starting to consider outsourcing some of your business tasks is a great first step to aiding in the success of your business. Now that you’ve seen examples of tasks you can outsource, you’re even further on your way to using your resources more effectively to achieve your mission.
Launch of Mission Logistics LLC
On February 16th, Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania held a press conference to announce the launch of Mission Logistics LLC — that’s us! Operating under the Goodwill umbrella as a “fair-profit” company, we’re a transportation and distribution service that aims to solve many of the problems commonly faced by both for-profit and non-profit companies.
Mission Logistics LLC plans on filling in the gaps of other transportation services by allowing for short-term contracts and making deliveries with trucks that are not filled to capacity. We also deliver during both daytime and nighttime hours!
This project represents innovation at its finest. By utilizing Goodwill’s existing fleet of vehicles, we’re able to make this a win for all. Our customers benefit and Goodwill benefits. Not only will companies enjoy the benefits of working with Mission Logistics, but they will also feel proud to support Goodwill’s mission and charitable impact on our society. Board chair Frank Hammond says, “We’re excited to see Goodwill optimize its existing fleet and staff in order to meet a business and social need that will generate revenue and benefit existing programs. We challenged Goodwill to think ‘outside of the box truck’ – and they certainly did.”
In our first year, Mission Logistics plans to concentrate its efforts on point-to-point deliveries. However, as we get off the ground, we plan to continually expand and offer even more transportation and logistical services. We also have plans to incorporate “green” efforts for better environmental impact.
Companies and non-profits will be able to trust us, just as they would trust Goodwill’s outstanding reputation. With the launch of Mission Logistics, companies have the opportunity to take advantage of outsourcing their transportation and logistics through a trustworthy company that benefits a wonderful cause for our society.
Focus on your mission and leave the logistics to us — we aim to support our customers with their internal logistics so that they have more time to do what they do best. For more, check out the top 3 reasons you should use bulk transportation services.