As a business owner, it’s no secret that you have to wear a LOT of hats! 🧢
Aside from all of your regular day-to-day business tasks, like delivering on your products or services, there’s also all of the backend business things that many times you don’t even think about when you decide to start a business.
It’s like one day you have the dream of being your own boss and doing the thing you love and the next you find out that you now hold the title of CEO – chief everything officer.
I’m talking social media manager, content creator, copywriter, assistant, salesperson, BOOKKEEPER?!
The list goes on. 🫣
Don’t get me wrong, owning your own business is wonderful and there are a ton of pros that come from it, but dang if it isn’t 2345678 jobs all in one.
That’s why I learned early on that in order for my businesses to truly be successful I needed certain systems in place that would help me simplify my day-to-day to-do’s AND scale my business how I hoped.
Through a lot of trial and error, I’ve implemented various things that truly work and one of my tried and true favorites includes TEMPLATES.
And I’m not just talking about templates for one area of my business – I’m the girl that’s constantly looking for ways to templatize various aspects of my business so that I can work more efficiently.
To my surprise, there are actually a ton of templates out there that aim to make your life easier and in this blog post, I’m sharing 5 of my favorites in case you’re in need!
If you’re new to the world of templates for your online business, I’m also sharing the benefits of implementing them so you can see how exactly something so simple can change the game for you in a major way.
4 Benefits of Using Templates In Your Online Business
Before I dive into my personal favorite templates that I love to use here at The Boutique Lawyer, it’s important to understand the WHY behind using them.
Because honestly, templates can sort of feel like one of those things that’s too simple to be true.
Like can they REALLY make that much of a difference? I’m here to say that YES, they absolutely can. Here’s how
Time Saving
How many times a day do you do the sameeeee thing over and over? Whether it’s typing out a similar email to multiple people, sending proposals or contracts, responding to DM’s, etc.
Pretty sure all business owners have repetitive tasks that they’re doing day after day without even fully realizing it. And even though the repetitive task might be easy, the time that you spend on those things can really start to add up.
INSERT: templates. 🙌🏼
Using templates for various things in your business can significantly reduce the time you spend on repetitive tasks. Instead of starting from scratch each time you need to create a document, email, or marketing campaign, you can simply customize a premade template. This efficiency allows you to focus on more strategic aspects of your business.
Consistency
I’ll be honest – one of my biggest pet peeves is when I notice inconsistencies in a brand.
Whether it be font styles in emails, the brand voice they use in their communications, or aspects of their visual identity, such as their logo, etc. I’m one of those people that can tell when things feel off and there’s a chance that your audience can too!
Humans naturally love consistency, which is why templates can be such a powerful tool.
Templates ensure that all your communications and materials maintain a consistent brand voice and visual identity which will ultimately build brand recognition and trust among your audience.
Whether it’s an email newsletter, a social media post, or a proposal, templates help keep your messaging coherent and professional.
Reducing Errors
As a business owner with a lot of to-do’s on your plate at any given time, there’s of course going to be room for error.
And while it’s true that yes, we’re all human and mistakes will happen, the last thing you want is to become that person that’s constantly making errors in your work.
Pre-designed templates minimize the risk of errors. By having a standard format and structure, you can ensure that important details are not overlooked and that your materials comply with legal and regulatory standards.
This is particularly important for documents like contracts and proposals, where mistakes can have significant consequences.
Scalability
As your business grows, you’re going to have less time to spend on small details in your day-to-day work.
For example, how you once had the time to craft custom proposals, contracts, or other documents, that likely won’t be the case when your calendar is filled to the brim with client work.
That’s why I’m a huge fan of implementing templates before you ever get to that point, so that you can easily scale when the time comes
Templates allow you to quickly adapt to increased workload without compromising on quality or consistency. Whether you’re onboarding new team members or expanding your marketing efforts, templates provide a solid foundation for growth.
5 Types of Templates I Personally Use To Simplify and Scale My Business
Now that you understand the true power that templates can provide in your business, I want to share a few of my personal favorites in case you’re in need of something similar!
Social Media Templates
Remember how I said that as a business owner you have to wear a lot of hats? Well one of those veryyyy big hats is often social media!
While it’s true that social media can 100% be overwhelming and time consuming, I'm of the camp that content creation gets to be easy. But I’m not sure I would be able to say that without the use of templates!
My friend Manu from Your Template Club is a template creator extraordinaire and truly makes social media as business owner feel SOOOO much more doable!
You can see for yourself by snagging 10 free Instagram templates to get you started.
Trending Reels
Along the same lines of social media becomes the beloved Instagram reels. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, it seems like they’re here to stay, so if you want to level up your Reels game WITHOUT having to conceptualize every single one on your own, B Squared Socials’ Reels Report is for you.
Her free Reel Roundup will help you know what to say, what audio to use, and ultimately what types of Reels to post to connect with your audience!
Want a Reels expert to tell you exactly what Reels to post, what to say and what audio to use? OFC you do! B Squared Social’s Reels Report is my go-to, grab her free Reel Roundup here.
Sales Copy Templates
If I’m being so for real with you, if I could hire a copywriter to write everything for me, I would.
But unfortunately that’s not always in the budget (even though I AM a huge fan of outsourcing when I can), which is why I’m obsessed with these copywriting templates by Reveal Studio Co.
They make me feel like a copywriter, save me SO much time, and they actually work! In fact, I’d be willing to say that they’re the best investment with tangible ROI I’ve made in my business yet.
Launch Templates
As a business owner, there’s no getting around the fact that you have to SELL! Otherwise, how the heck are you going to do your job?!
But for many of us, selling doesn’t come naturally and it can be a tricky thing to figure out, which is why I’m so thankful I found The Launch Library – TBL’s very own Online Biz Manager who makes selling courses and digital products easy and painless.
If you also struggle on the sales front and you want to feel confident launching your products, programs, or services check out her free Launch Starter Kit here.
Contract Templates
Lastly, what kind of business owner would I be if I didn’t hype myself up from time to time?! I love templates so much I kind of made an entire business out of them. 🤭
Contracts are one of those things that are SO easy to have templatized because honestly, who wants to spend their precious working time crafting custom contracts for every single client? NO ONE!
Which is why I’ve created hundreds of plug and play contract templates to help you easily get what you need to stay legally backed in your biz.
And remember – even if you decide NOT to use contract templates for your business, contracts are STILL a non-negotiable if you truly want to protect yourself, your business, and your clients.
If you aren’t sure where to start contract wise, I always recommend a Website Privacy Policy, Website Terms of Use, and a Client Services Agreement – you can shop for your specific industry HERE or use this general Professional Services Agreement.
Overall, using various types of templates in my business has seriously changed the game for how I can show up and work efficiently in my day-to-day. They take the guesswork out of so many areas and allow me to be fully focused in all that I do!
The same can be true for you too, so if you’re feeling overwhelmed in your work and are looking for a way to systemize, simplify, AND scale, I encourage you to explore one (or all) of the templates above and invest in the ones that you specifically need.
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