6 Ways to Boost Your Process Serving Efficiency

• November 13, 2011
• by ServeNow Staff

At a time when gas prices are high and everyone is looking to cut costs, running your process serving or investigation firm efficiently is a must. This can mean anything from cutting costs to planning ahead, and being business-savvy can help you make the most of your time, effort and money. Add a little more efficiency to your business with these handy tips:

1. Plan your route. Though GPS has virtually eliminated the need for traditional maps, even the optimal or quickest route may not be the best way to complete your serves. When planning your route, be mindful of traffic, check the weather, and avoid construction zones. If you don’t plan to pack a lunch, have an idea of what will be nearby when lunchtime hits.
    
2. Go paperless. Going paperless may have started as a trend, but eliminating paper and stamps can cut costs and preserve filing space. There are many free online file archive managers, which can eliminate the hassle and buildup of physical paperwork, and the best part may be that with a smartphone your files can always be in your back pocket.
   
   
3. Convert to digital. Having a smartphone can streamline your paperwork, but with various smartphone apps you can also accept mobile payments, translate for clients who don’t speak English and even find cheap gas and food. Having everything you need just a touch away can empower you to take care of things in the moment, a key ability in the efficiency of running a mobile business.
   
   
4. Multitask. When stopping for lunch or getting started with surveillance you can complete simple tasks like logging hours, sending emails, and updating clients. Taking a few minutes between serves to handle paperwork can save you hours of compiling information later.
   
   
5. Keep your clients updated. Taking a quick moment to send a client an email update can save you from having to take a phone call while attempting to serve. Even if there is little to update them on, your client will appreciate regular check-ins and excellent customer service.
   
   
6. Refer long-distance serves. For serves or investigations that are far away, turn to your network of professional associates. Unless you have several serves in one area, driving hours or even minutes out of your way can decrease your efficiency. Turning to a trusted professional can ensure that the job gets done properly, and also saves you the cost of gas and valuable time that could be spent completing other serves. And referring a serve to an associate can instill trust in your client, perhaps creating a repeat customer. In the future, that server may return the favor and push new clients your way.

You don't need to completely restructure your business, but a few basic tweaks and some updated technology may be all that you need to boost your process serving efficiency. It's all about getting the most for your efforts, and saving time and money wherever you can. With your company running resourcefully, you can breathe easier knowing that you are doing everything you can to guarantee that your business will still be thriving as we head into the new year.

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