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Welcome to OperationsManualHowTo.com. Our free, step-by-step tutorial demonstrates how to create an operations manual or franchise operations manual from start to finish.
If you found us while searching "how to write an operations manual" or "franchise operations manual template" then you already know that information is scarce on this topic. Our goal is to fill that void.
We will guide you through documenting your company's procedures and operations, or teach you how to put together a franchise reference for any type or size business.
We put a lot of work into creating this business tutorial and your feedback for improving it is greatly appreciated.
What is an Operations Manual?An SOP is a document that outlines your business process.
Manuals are helpful in running, raising funds for, or selling your business.
A franchise operations manual is more in-depth and covers procedures for the franchisee (person buying the franchise) set out by the franchisor (company selling the franchise license). There are other uses for an operations manual that you may not immediately think of. These include: employee training tool, sales tool, legal documentation, resource for raising capital.
Who Needs to Document a Business?
Every serious business owner should have one. At the very least, it keeps you on track and gives you a great advantage when raising capital.
If you run a one person show, an operations manual can also ensure loved ones and business associates know how to run the business
should anything happen to you.
Should I Hire a Consultant to Write my Ops Manual?
When faced with having to replicate their business on paper, business owners will tell you that creating a business is a snap compared to documenting it! It is a daunting task--especially if you would rather be "doing" than "documenting." That is why consulting firms and writers are often justified in charging what they do for this service. It's a lot of work! But think about it, who has more passion and knowledge about your business than you? You're the most qualified person for the job and we give you the tools to create a do-it-yourself SOP guide.
If you are short on time and would rather purchase a template, we provide one. You can also purchase our how to guide in book format, complete with 50 checklists and worksheets.
Do-it-Yourself Tutorial
If you're going to try it on your own, we'll walk you through each step of the process and provide you with free templates, checklists and other resources.
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