Journal topic

Operations

Practical writing and resources about Operations.

Operations Journal Posts

7 Min ReadWebsite Hosting vs. Domain vs. DNS: Who Controls What?
Trishia RaymundoSeptember 2, 2026

Website Hosting vs. Domain vs. DNS: Who Controls What?

Your domain, website hosting, and DNS work together, but they are not the same thing. Knowing who controls each one can save you from lost access, broken email, failed migrations, and some very unpleasant conversations with former developers.

Read more >
7 Min ReadWhen Everyone Has Admin Access, Nobody Really Owns Access
Trishia RaymundoAugust 30, 2026

When Everyone Has Admin Access, Nobody Really Owns Access

Giving everyone admin access feels convenient when a team is small. Over time, it becomes difficult to know who owns each system, who can change what, and whether former staff still have access.

Read more >
5 Min ReadWhat Is a RACI Chart, and Does a Small Team Actually Need One?
Trishia RaymundoAugust 22, 2026

What Is a RACI Chart, and Does a Small Team Actually Need One?

A RACI chart helps teams clarify who does the work, who approves it, who needs input, and who simply needs an update. Here is how RACI works and whether a small team actually needs one.

Read more >
5 Min ReadSOP vs. Policy vs. Process: What Is the Difference?
Trishia RaymundoAugust 20, 2026

SOP vs. Policy vs. Process: What Is the Difference?

SOPs, policies, and processes are often treated like different names for the same document. They are not. Here is the simple difference, plus examples of when your business actually needs each one.

Read more >
6 Min ReadHow to Know If Your Nonprofit Is Grant Ready
Trishia RaymundoAugust 7, 2026

How to Know If Your Nonprofit Is Grant Ready

A grant can look perfect until you read the fine print. Here is how to tell whether your nonprofit is actually grant ready before you start writing.

Read more >
5 Min ReadRestricted vs Unrestricted Grants: What Nonprofits Need to Know
Trishia RaymundoAugust 6, 2026

Restricted vs Unrestricted Grants: What Nonprofits Need to Know

Restricted and unrestricted grants can look similar when the award arrives, but they give nonprofits very different levels of flexibility. Here is what the difference actually means and why it matters.

Read more >
Featured5 Min ReadHow to Organize Your Business Before Hiring Help
Trishia RaymundoAugust 3, 2026

How to Organize Your Business Before Hiring Help

Hiring help can save time, but only if there is something clear to hand over. Here is what to organize before hiring a VA, freelancer, contractor, or employee.

Read more >
4 Min ReadDo Independent Contractors Need an NDA?
Trishia RaymundoAugust 1, 2026

Do Independent Contractors Need an NDA?

Hiring a freelancer or independent contractor? An NDA may be worth signing before they get access to client information, internal systems, processes, or other confidential business information.

Read more >
Featured6 Min ReadSOP Template for Small Business: What Should Be Included?
Trishia RaymundoJuly 31, 2026

SOP Template for Small Business: What Should Be Included?

Need an SOP template for your small business? Here is what to include, what you can skip, and a simple example you can use to document your next process.

Read more >
Copy away. Great ideas deserve to inspire.