The Hidden Costs of Inefficient Business Operations (And How to Fix Them)

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Running a successful business is more than just generating revenue. While it’s easy to focus on sales and marketing, inefficient operations could be silently draining your resources, eating away at your profits, and increasing stress levels. The truth is, many of these inefficiencies remain hidden until they snowball into much bigger problems. But it doesn’t […]

How Optimal Operations is Embracing AI to Streamline Our Business—and Yours!

Optimal Operations using AI tools like ChatGPT and Zapier to automate content creation and customer inquiries, streamlining business processes and saving time for higher-level strategies and client work.

  At Optimal Operations, we’re all about helping business owners like you streamline their processes and reclaim their time. While we’ve always focused on operational efficiency and smart systems, we’ve recently started exploring the potential of AI to take our own business (and our clients’) to the next level.   AI is the buzzword of […]

VA or OBM? How to Figure Out What Your Business Really Needs

Business owner evaluating the choice between hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA) for task-based support or an Online Business Manager (OBM) for strategic project management and business operations.

If you’ve been wondering whether to hire a Virtual Assistant (VA) or an Online Business Manager (OBM), it’s important to understand the differences so you can make the right decision for your business.   What’s the Difference Between a VA and an OBM?     How to Decide Which You Need:     Assess your […]

How to Create a Perfect Client Onboarding Experience

Business owner using automated tools like email responses, client portals, and payment systems to create a smooth and professional onboarding process that sets the tone for successful client relationships

A smooth and professional client onboarding process can be the difference between a long-lasting client relationship and a rocky start. As an Online Business Manager (OBM), my goal is to create a client onboarding experience that feels effortless for both you and your clients, setting the tone for future collaboration.   Why Client Onboarding Matters: When […]

What is an Online Business Manager (AKA Virtual COO)?

A Virtual COO or Online Business Manager helping business owners manage internal operations, strategy, and team coordination to focus on growth

Running a business is tough. You’ve got clients to serve, products to create, teams to manage, and systems to maintain. With so many moving parts, it’s easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day, which can pull you away from the big picture and what you truly love about your business.   That’s where an Online […]