Frequently Asked Questions

Where were you when I was starting my business???

We hear this a lot. “I’ve been a big fan of systems since I started my business years ago. I’ve never been able to make time to establish them.” Comments like this or that reflect the fairly common knowledge that a systematic approach to small business is key to success only reinforce that this is a tool that will make a big difference for you.

What about employees who never use computers?

Simple. In MasterPlan™ we call them “support staff.” That’s a facilities worker or a field employee or someone who will not be using a computer. We easily create a checklist for that job function which includes everything you want done. The same goes for any employee who may change shifts or pick up a wide range of duties. MasterPlan™ makes it easy to create, print, and score their performance and seamlessly create a historical record and bonus calculation.

What about managers, how does this help them?

You and your managers or supervisors can see everyone below them – in real time! They can see what’s been done, when, how well, and have an objective report to hold the team accountable for results and best practices. Our process trains managers to think about the big picture and to keep them from getting bogged down. For managers MasterPlan is especially useful because the manager can now be held accountable for their team’s performance.

Won’t it take a long time to use this everyday?

No. In fact most users report 5 – 15 minutes of daily use. Since the average employee according to national statistics wastes nearly 2 hrs per day, isn’t it worth 5 – 15 minutes per day to get those wasted two hours back? Plus considering the increase in quality of work due to accountability, not to mention profit increases, it just makes sense.

Will I have to buy everyone a computer?

No. Since all users who log in have their own unique username/password, they can share a common workstation with no problem. They can also use their smart phones or iPads.

But who has time to set all this up?

MasterPlan™ is designed to work for you right away. A user can get set up in less than 40 minutes. We provide you with a road map of how to systemize job functions, how to get your staff up and running and how to transition to performance based bonus. And if you choose, we can set the program up for you, using best practice templates for each job that we’ve developed over the last 10 years of working with some of the best small businesses around. The time required from you as an owner is just 1-2 hrs per week.

How can I afford a bonus system? We don’t pay bonuses now!

We will analyze your current payroll expense and help show you exactly how to make this a big win/win for you and your team. If you are paying flat rate wages for variable work value, you’re eating a lot of loss right now. With MasterPlan™ you can finally pay for what you get! This increases profit, productivity, motivation, and everyone’s sense of ownership.

Can’t my employees just lie if they are scoring themselves?

Yes. There is no tool on earth that can turn dishonest people honest. But, that said, it would be pretty easy to see if someone were lying in MasterPlan™ – because not only does it record when, where, and how an action was done but also what outcomes resulted. We recommend a merit based scoring privilege that rewards consistency and performance.

Do I have to sign a long term contract, are their cancellation fees, are there hidden fees?

No. The subscription is month to month. There are no cancellation fees or any fees besides the subscription fees.

Is MasterPlan™ Encrypted to protect eavesdropping?

Yes. We use high-grade 256-bit encryption.