Master of Science (M.S.) in Education - Special Education (non-licensure) (Grades K-12)

Master of Science (M.S.) in Education - Special Education (non-licensure) (Grades K-12)

We started work in 2009. Initially, we had two areas - consulting and creation of custom software. In 2012, business was so good that we have developed its own cloud service for people who do buiness and launched a startup.

Yet after a year, when these were made only the first measures in our service found on the market, we are in a crisis situation. We made mistakes, were too upbeat in their expectations, and earnings growth slowed. To survive this hard time, it had to take some tough measures. And when in 2014 a wave of crisis protected all spheres of Russian business, we already recognized what to do.

1) Examine all the items of expenditure and slice costs

First of all, we started looking for where you conserve. Consequently far, things were working nicely, it created the illusion that every expenses are absolutely necessary. But after closer inspection, it experienced been that there are several areas where this can be cut easily.

Overstaffing. We advise new eyes to look at his team. At a time when our business for the first time faced with the catastrophe, 18 people worked in the company. We said goodbye to three employees.

Socrates lawyer. We have learned that his main job - is the preparation of standard documents. And their subsequent support would not require frequent occurrence of any specialist. We enlightened the legal professional of the impending dismissals, and before leaving he prepared all the necessary documents. Nowadays, when we need to draw up a new treaty, we turn to a third-party company.

Decrease office manager. Relationships with suppliers of office materials and other objects that occupy office manager, were forged and hand them over to another staff in the form of a tiny load (approximately one to two hours every week) was not difficult.

Reduce driver. The occurrence of this standard device was more an extravagance. Following she died, employees started out to go on working meetings in a minicab, and the company - to reimburse their bills at the end of the month.

The extra spending. We were in a trap that often fall into young companies. Feeling the first success, we felt that now the business enterprise will only expand. And they started out to spend money as if our company is already rich.

Foodstuff at the office. Costs "on the cookies" we have reduced to forty thousand. Up to 4 thousand. Per month. Prior to that it was not only sweet in the office, but also berry, yogurt, bread, cheese. These interested can order food to the office all on your own taste. This attitude of the team has only advantages, but unfortunately, in fact at the minute we are on such a life not yet earned. Cancel "cookies", of course, not pleased employees.

But the disaster performed not happen, because no person did not quit. Personnel were more likely to bring to the office treat the other person - handmade cookies, candy, apples.