Implementation playbooks
- Small Business CRM Rollout Playbook
Roll out a CRM in controlled stages: define the process, reconcile a sample, pilot real use, then cut over with a fallback.
- SOP Implementation and Rollout Playbook
A procedure library changes operations only when people can find, use, and improve it.
- First Operations Manager: A 90-Day Onboarding Plan
The first operations manager needs authority, context, and a manageable operating rhythm.
- Second Location Opening: Operations Readiness Playbook
Opening a second location tests whether the first location’s performance depends on repeatable systems or a few people’s memory.
- Post-Acquisition Operations Integration Playbook
After an acquisition, protect current commitments while learning how the business actually runs.
- Founder-Led Sales Handoff Playbook for a Small Team
Handing sales to a team requires more than transferring a contact list.
Choose one operating problem first
Begin with the workflow that is causing missed commitments, repeated approvals, or unreliable reporting. Use the guide to define the decision, the worksheet or example to prepare evidence, and the related service page to understand implementation scope. Test one change before introducing a larger system.
What these resources represent
The worked examples are illustrative and the calculators are planning models. They are not client outcomes or industry benchmarks. Service pages explain potential scope and acceptance criteria; specific responsibilities, timing, and fees are agreed in a written proposal.
Related implementation resources
- Services
- Small business operations templates checklists
- Business Consulting Buying Guides & Industry Workflows
- Sample Business Operations Reports, Maps & Dashboards
- Small Business Operations Calculators
- Business Consulting & Software Comparisons
- Business Consulting & Software Alternatives
- Consulting Pricing & Software Cost Guides
- Business Operations Checklists & Curated Shortlists
Discuss the operating problem
Elixir consulting starts at $5,000 per month, with final pricing based on scope. Bring a recent example, the current workflow, and the person who owns the result to define the appropriate implementation scope.