Save You 10+ Hours a Week

Where the Time Goes and Why It Hurts

Running a business shouldn’t mean chasing updates all day. Disconnected systems force teams into endless manual tasks:
- Re-entering data across platforms
- Emailing departments for status updates
- Copy-pasting between apps
- Double-checking details manually

According to McKinsey, employees lose up to 20% of their week searching for information instead of doing productive work. Saving just 10 hours a week adds up to over 520 hours a year per employee, the equivalent of half a year of full-time work regained across a small team.

What an All-in-One System Really Changes

An all-in-one system isn’t just about having fewer apps. It’s about removing friction from your workday, connecting sales, production, finance, operations, and customer service in one live platform. Here’s what changes:

Eliminate Double Entry: Data flows naturally across departments.
Instant, Actionable Communication: Critical information is shared automatically, not chased manually.
Faster, Smarter Handoffs: Sales triggers production. Customer approvals trigger invoicing. Payments trigger project progression, all automatically.
One Version of the Truth: Everyone works from live data.

Real-World Examples from Business Transformations

Case Study: Bespoke Men’s Apparel – From Paper Chaos to Precision

Before:
- Sales reps manually noted customer measurements and preferences on paper.
- Job orders were manually typed for production.
- Production status was checked manually by calling supervisors.
- Frequent miscommunications and quality issues.

After moving to an all-in-one system:
- Sales reps enter customization details directly into the system.
- Job orders are automatically generated and sent to production.
- Production updates live status, viewable instantly by sales.

Impact:
- 73% increase in repeat sales
- 15% annual revenue growth (CAGR)
- 26% increase in production capacity
- 65% reduction in missed delivery deadlines
- 75% decrease in delivery errors
- 84% decrease in non-compliant garments

Key Lesson: Smart communication connects critical information in real-time, allowing teams to focus on perfecting the product.

How to Spot Time Drains in Your Business

Look for warning signs like:
- Manual double-entry of data
- Chasing teams for updates
- Reporting that takes hours to consolidate
- Disconnected workflows

Wherever people spend time updating each other manually instead of moving work forward, there’s a time drain.

Final Thought: Saving Time Means Building Stronger Businesses

Switching to an all-in-one system like Squarely transforms the company rhythm, from stressed and scattered to coordinated and proactive.

"You don’t grow a business by chasing information. You grow it by connecting it."

When communication happens around decisions, not basic updates, businesses scale smarter and faster. These hidden costs don’t just waste time. They block growth. If you ever want a second opinion, we’re here to support you. get in touch for free consultation.