Tips for improving productivity among small business owners

Having your owns Business translates into having endless tasks to do and only a finite amount of time to do them. This means that small business owners need to learn how to best utilize their time in order to get more done throughout their day.

But how can you do that? Here are some tips that will help you improve your productivity at the workplace.

The time saving manual for small business owners:

• Identify, prioritize & delegate

First of all, you need to learn how to determine the most important tasks on your to-do list. Once you do that, you need to prioritize tasks according to their level of importance and urgency. Then, choose the right team members to carry out the less important tasks which do not require you to personally attend to.

• Avoid multitasking

Many people think that they are great at multitasking when in fact they are not. Moreover, studies have shown that sometimes trying to do more than one thing at once could actually slow you down. So try to stick to finishing one task at a time then move to the next item on your list.

• Set a timer for finishing tasks

Let’s assume that you have tasks that are too long to be done at once. What do you do? Try breaking up the task throughout the day and give yourself a certain amount of time to see complete each part. Then, set a timer and try to stick to the time you have planned. This will help you stay focused and avoid neglecting other tasks as well.

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• Find the right collaboration tools

If you are working with a team, you need to be able to communicate with them efficiently and quickly. To do that, you need to find and use the right collaboration tools that everyone can use. Furthermore, avoid depending on emails or meetings to get things done. Instead, use project management tools such as Slack to help your team share information easily and quickly.

• Cut out unnecessary meetings

People like meetings. And although meetings can be useful and necessary at times, they can also waste a lot of time for small business owners. To avoid this, only schedule important and productive meetings that have strict schedules and outlines for points of discussion. Moreover, make sure that you schedule free-meeting days every now and then to get back on track with any tasks you might have left behind.

• Keep healthy snacks near by

In order to be productive all day long, you need to fuel your body and mind. Being hungry or feeling sick will not allow you to accomplish much. This is why it is essential that you stack some healthy snacks around your office. Also, remember to eat a healthy breakfast and lunch every day to keep your body up to the challenge.

• Schedule exercise & breaks

To keep your mind sharp during the day, make sure that you always schedule breaks within your to-do list. So make sure that you pencil in your breaks or exercise routine within your schedule. You can even set an alarm so that you don’t forget.

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• Unplug before deadlines

There are always potential distractions online. These distractions can be very harmful to your schedule especially when you have a deadline coming up. To avoid distractions, try to unplug completely before deadlines. Working offline can help save you a lot of much needed time.

• Make yourself comfy

To increase your productivity, you need to make sure that you are comfortable. This includes having a tidy desk and keeping the thermostat for your AC at a warmer temperature. Moreover, if you feel that your surroundings are hindering your concentration or creativity, try changing the scenery.

• Learn to say ‘no’

It might be tempting to take on extra projects to grow your business. However, try to make sure that you only agree to projects that fit into the goals and purposes of your business. This will help you focus on your essential activities and save on resources and time as well.

What other tips can you give small business owners to help improve their productivity? We are looking forward to hearing your thoughts in the comment section below. 

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