Sebelum Berhasil Disini, Jangan Bangun Sistem Bisnis

Summary

The video discusses the common misconception among small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that adopting large corporate systems will guarantee success. It highlights the importance of creating custom systems based on the specific needs and culture of the business rather than blindly copying best practices from big corporations. The speaker shares their experience of learning from companies like Toyota and Astra but emphasizes that systems must be tailored for SMBs to work effectively. Successful systems should only be implemented once a business has achieved a stable foundation, and until then, experimentation and learning are key.

Takeaways

• 😀 Business systems should be customized to each company’s unique processes and culture, rather than copied from larger companies.
• 😀 A system is a set of procedures designed to achieve specific goals, ensuring that business processes deliver the desired outcome consistently.
• 😀 Replicating large company systems in small businesses often leads to inefficiencies, such as high turnover, reduced productivity, and customer dissatisfaction.
• 😀 A successful business system should be created once the business has achieved stable sales, quality production, and good market reception.
• 😀 Adopting best practices from other companies is only useful if the business is similar in size and type, and even then, the systems must be adjusted for your own context.
• 😀 Trying to replicate systems like those at Astra or Toyota in small businesses can backfire, as large company systems may not be suitable for smaller operations.
• 😀 A company’s culture, employee satisfaction, and workplace environment should take precedence over rigid hierarchical systems or mass production models.
• 😀 Systems must evolve based on the business’s internal practices and successes, not just external templates or trends from other companies.
• 😀 Business systems should be developed gradually as the company grows and stabilizes, not prematurely when the company is still figuring out its core processes.
• 😀 Consultants can help build systems, but they should not offer generic templates; instead, they should focus on customizing systems that match your business’s unique needs.
• 😀 Building a system before the company is ready can hinder progress—focus on learning and experimenting to achieve business success first, then formalize systems.

Q & A

Why do many entrepreneurs find building a business system difficult?

Many entrepreneurs struggle with building a business system because they misunderstand the process, failing to set it up at the right time or place, which leads to confusion and inefficiency.

What is a business system, and why is it important?

A business system is a set of procedures designed to achieve specific goals. It is important because it ensures consistent output, no matter who is executing the tasks, whether it's sales, production, or other areas of the business.

What mistake did the speaker make when initially adopting systems from large companies?

The speaker mistakenly believed that systems from large companies, like Astra and Toyota, would work for their small company. However, these systems were too complex and unsuitable for a smaller scale business, leading to inefficiency and employee dissatisfaction.

Why can't a system used by a large corporation work for a small or medium enterprise (SME)?

Systems designed for large corporations are built around complex structures, many employees, and different business cultures. SMEs often have fewer employees, different goals, and a different organizational culture, making large corporate systems unsuitable for them.

What should an entrepreneur focus on before implementing a business system?

Before creating a system, entrepreneurs should focus on refining their business, ensuring their product is well-received, sales are increasing, and quality standards are met. Systems should only be implemented once the business is stable and successful.

What is the recommended approach to creating a business system for a small business?

The recommended approach is to develop your own system based on best practices learned within your own business. Consult with your team and identify processes that consistently produce good results, then formalize these into repeatable practices.

Why is it a mistake to adopt a business system template from a consultant?

It is a mistake because generic templates or systems from large companies often do not suit small businesses. Consultants should create a system based on the unique practices and culture of your business, not a one-size-fits-all template.

When is the right time for a small business to hire a consultant for system creation?

The right time to hire a consultant for system creation is when the business is stable, has a growing customer base, and is meeting its quality standards. At that point, a system can be built to sustain growth and success.

What was the speaker's experience in creating their own business system?

The speaker created their own system by engaging with their best employees to understand what made them stay with the company. They also mapped out all processes that produced consistent results and formalized them into clear procedures that became their business system.

What is the key takeaway for entrepreneurs when it comes to business systems?

The key takeaway is that entrepreneurs should not rush to implement complex systems from large corporations. Instead, they should build systems based on their own experiences, continuously learn, and adapt their processes to fit their business needs as they grow.