Is It Really That Important to Document Your Business Processes?

Published: July 20, 2020, 6 p.m.

YES!  Emphatically yes. Process documentation is not only crucial to long-term survival and growth in your business but also maximizes your business value. Today, we chat with two experts in this field, Charlene Aldridge and Todd Hunter from Aldridge, Kerr and Associates, Inc. They give us compelling reasons why it is so vital that business owners take this seriously. They spell out the risks involved if you don't document your processes, how you can get started, and share their experiences of how their clients and companies have benefitted from documenting their business processes. 

Aldridge, Kerr and Associates, Inc. is a consulting practice that for over 20 years has helped and continues to help companies build and sustain operational efficiencies with efficient and effective processes. Aldridge, Kerr focuses on helping our clients understand the risks that get in the way of operational effectiveness and define what is needed to mitigate those risks for longterm success. Unlike many consulting firms, we roll up our sleeves and provide our clients with a roadmap to create sustainability and to optimize their growth. More information available at aldridgekerr.com

Charlene Aldridge is the founder and President of Aldridge, Kerr, and Associates.  She has vast experience and extensive knowledge at all levels of various industries in operational excellence and efficiencies with over 18 years in the corporate world. When she's not helping companies sustain and grow by building an operational foundation through efficient, effective processes, she is involved in her community and church through volunteering, serving on boards, and providing pro-bono services. She also enjoys reading, travel, walking, cooking, and the arts. Reach out to Charlene: charlenealdridge@aldridgekerr.com.

Todd Hunter is a Senior Consultant with Aldridge, Kerr and Associates.  After spending many years in various corporate industries from financial banking to national security, Todd originally was a client of Aldridge, Kerr and Associates before he became one of their associates. He is passionate about helping companies benefit from what he has learned throughout his tenured career. Contact Todd at toddhunter@aldridgekerr.com.

Tom Bronson is the founder and President of Mastery Partners, a company that helps business owners maximize business value, design exit strategy, and transition their business on their terms. Mastery utilizes proven techniques and strategies that dramatically improve business value that was developed during Tom’s career 100 business transactions as either a business buyer or seller. As a business owner himself, he has been in your situation a hundred times, and he knows what it takes to craft the right strategy. Bronson is passionate about helping business owners and has the experience to do it. Want to chat more or think Tom can help you?  Reach out at tom@masterypartners.com or check out his book, Maximize Business Value, Begin with The Exit in Mind (2020).

Mastery Partners, where our mission is to equip business owners to Maximize Business Value so they can transition their business on their terms.  Our mission was born from the lessons we’ve learned from over 100 business transactions, which fuels our desire to share our experiences and wisdom so you can succeed.