Consistent procedures increase your odds of performing consistent, high-quality work. A Standard Operating Procedure, or SOP, is a document that provides step-by-step instructions on how to perform a ...

Most companies, big and small, are subject to an audit at some point. Auditors can focus on one or more areas, such as your financial statements, compliance, tax information or business operations.

As a busy small business owner, it’s tempting to think, “Oh, I’ll get around to documenting standard operating procedures later. I’ve got other priorities now.” But take it from me, lovely, ...