What if I told you that your business could boost revenue without launching a new product, hiring more staff, or investing in new tech? The secret? Eliminating waste.
Government agencies have saved billions by cutting unnecessary programs and renegotiating contracts, and your business can do the same. Studies show that businesses waste up to 30% of their operating budget on inefficiencies. That’s real money you could reclaim starting today.
Here’s how to run your own "DOGE" style audit and trim the fat in your organization:
1. Identify Areas of Waste
Focus on four key categories:
Financial Waste – Unused subscriptions, overpriced vendors, unnecessary office supplies.
Time Waste – Unproductive meetings, slow decisions, redundant approvals.
Personnel Waste – Underutilized employees, vague roles, high turnover.
Property Waste – Unused office space, outdated equipment, under leveraged assets.
2. Create an Efficiency Task Force
Use an internal team (or hire a third party) to hunt down waste with objectivity. Make it fun. Turn it into a challenge with cash rewards for savings found. A motivated team can turn cost cutting into a game changing initiative.
3. Audit Like Elon
Dig into your data: expenses, project logs, time tracking. Look for patterns. Leverage AI tools if needed to surface inefficiencies that aren’t obvious. The more data, the clearer the picture.
4. Make Cuts That Matter
Start with quick wins like canceling subscriptions or renegotiating contracts. Then move to bigger opportunities. Just make sure you track the results. Not every cut is a smart one, so measure impact and adjust accordingly.
5. Apply the DOGE Quick Start Plan This Week
Mini Audit: Set aside 2 hours to review expenses with your team.
Cut the Fat: Eliminate what doesn’t add value.
Set an Efficiency Goal: Aim for a 5% cost reduction this quarter.
Reward Employees: Share savings through bonuses or time off.
Commit to Quarterly Reviews: Keep your operation lean over time.
Small improvements in efficiency can lead to massive returns. In fact, just a 3% reduction in waste can boost profits by 40%. So ask yourself: where’s your waste hiding?
Audit one area this week and take the first step toward a leaner, more profitable business. Then share your success—I’d love to hear your story.
Government agencies have saved billions by cutting unnecessary programs and renegotiating contracts, and your business can do the same. Studies show that businesses waste up to 30% of their operating budget on inefficiencies. That’s real money you could reclaim starting today.
Here’s how to run your own "DOGE" style audit and trim the fat in your organization:
1. Identify Areas of Waste
Focus on four key categories:
Financial Waste – Unused subscriptions, overpriced vendors, unnecessary office supplies.
Time Waste – Unproductive meetings, slow decisions, redundant approvals.
Personnel Waste – Underutilized employees, vague roles, high turnover.
Property Waste – Unused office space, outdated equipment, under leveraged assets.
2. Create an Efficiency Task Force
Use an internal team (or hire a third party) to hunt down waste with objectivity. Make it fun. Turn it into a challenge with cash rewards for savings found. A motivated team can turn cost cutting into a game changing initiative.
3. Audit Like Elon
Dig into your data: expenses, project logs, time tracking. Look for patterns. Leverage AI tools if needed to surface inefficiencies that aren’t obvious. The more data, the clearer the picture.
4. Make Cuts That Matter
Start with quick wins like canceling subscriptions or renegotiating contracts. Then move to bigger opportunities. Just make sure you track the results. Not every cut is a smart one, so measure impact and adjust accordingly.
5. Apply the DOGE Quick Start Plan This Week
Mini Audit: Set aside 2 hours to review expenses with your team.
Cut the Fat: Eliminate what doesn’t add value.
Set an Efficiency Goal: Aim for a 5% cost reduction this quarter.
Reward Employees: Share savings through bonuses or time off.
Commit to Quarterly Reviews: Keep your operation lean over time.
Small improvements in efficiency can lead to massive returns. In fact, just a 3% reduction in waste can boost profits by 40%. So ask yourself: where’s your waste hiding?
Audit one area this week and take the first step toward a leaner, more profitable business. Then share your success—I’d love to hear your story.
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Brandon Matthews
Brandon is passionate about bringing meaning back to the marketplace. These are practical and applicable principles for your organization.
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