Building SOPs That Actually Get Used

Event description

Most small business owners already have processes — they just aren’t written down.

This practical, hands-on workshop will show business owners how to create simple Standard Operating Procedures, or SOPs, that employees can actually understand and follow. No corporate binders. No overcomplicated templates. Just clear steps for documenting the way your business gets things done.

Participants will learn how to identify the right processes to document first, write a simple one-page SOP, avoid common mistakes, and roll SOPs out to employees without overwhelming the team. We’ll also briefly look at other software options that can help document web-based tasks, screenshots, videos, and repeatable workflows.

This session is designed for small business owners who want to reduce mistakes, train employees more consistently, delegate more effectively, and stop answering the same questions over and over. 

Participants will leave with a simple SOP template and a plan for creating their first few SOPs inside their business.

This event is being held in-person on the 4th floor at Innovation Pointe which is located at 318 Main St. Evansville, IN 47708. Street parking is free for 2 hours. You can also park at the Locust Street Parking Garage located at 416 Locust St, Evansville, IN 47708.

Fifth Third Bank is a sponsor of the Southwest Indiana SBDC and makes programming like this possible.