Control Without Complexity - The Power of Streamlined Business Systems
- Michael Vasey
- Jul 24
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 30
Not every business needs a £5,000-a-month ERP system. But every business does need some kid of structure. When systems are too complex, they don't get used. When they're too loose, things fall through the cracks. The sweet spot? Simple, scalable systems that work for how you work.
Why Simple Systems Work Best
Less training required
Fewer moving parts = fewer things that break
You'll actually use them consistently
Easier to hand off to new team members or freelancers
Common Over-complications
Using four tools when one would do
Creating unnecessary automations that you can't troubleshoot
Building systems for edge cases rather than everyday use
What Streamlined Looks Like
A clear process for client onboarding - tracked in a tool you already use
File naming conventions and folder structures that don't require a manual
A master calendar or dashboard to track deliverables and deadlines
Tools That Fit the Bill
Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 for file + comms + scheduling
Notion for dashboards and procedures
Airtable or Excel for structured, filterable data
A password manager like Bitwarden or 1Password to keep logins safe
If you're drowning in tools, processes, or folders - or worse, avoiding them altogether - Anchorpoint can help you strip things back and rebuild something that works.
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