Guides

Practical guides to writing SOPs and documenting processes.

How to Write an SOP: A Practical 8-Step Method (with Example)

A practical, step-by-step method for writing a standard operating procedure people actually follow, with a structure, an example, and a checklist.

SOP Documentation: What It Is, What to Include, and How to Keep It Current

What SOP documentation is, the sections every SOP document needs, formats that work, and a simple system for keeping your SOPs up to date.

Video SOP vs Written SOP: How to Turn a Screen Recording into an SOP

Video SOPs are quick to make but hard to follow and search. Here's how to get both: record once, then turn the video into a written SOP with screenshots.

How to Write Work Instructions That People Can Follow

Work instructions vs SOPs, the structure of a clear work instruction, writing rules that prevent mistakes, and an example.

Process Documentation for Small Businesses: A Simple Guide

What process documentation is, which processes to document first, the formats that work, and a fast capture method that uses screen recordings.