A Standard Operating Procedure, or SOP is the core to creating systems that work for you. By now you should have some systems in place for your business. If you haven’t heard of it yet, a Standard Operating Procedure, or SOP is the core to creating systems that work for you. By now you should have some systems in place for your business. But if you don’t, think about this scenario... you, the business owner, are in the hospital and are unable to work. Most entrepreneurs would be screwed! But don’t feel bad, this is a common issue among small business owners. Usually if you can’t work, no money comes in or all hell breaks loose.