Productivity is something that is a concern for practically everyone in the working world, especially for Franchise and other small Business owners. Fortunately, staying productive throughout the day is simple with these tips.

Tips for Staying Productive

Day in and day out, the work of a small business owner is never done—from managing the ins and outs of the business, taking care of employees and interacting with customers to keeping your eye on the prize, aka the profit.

While it may seem overwhelming at times, staying on track and keeping those productive juices flowing is not always the easiest of tasks, but fortunately, there are some essential productivity tips that can be applied no matter the business you’re in.

1. Eliminate as many distractions as possible. Distractions can come in many forms, including interruptions by employees or technology. Is your smartphone proving too distracting with the opportunities to check in online, browse Facebook or play a game? Do yourself a favor and try to keep it out of sight when working. Having it just out of reach is an easy way to avoid the temptation but will also keep it available to answer incoming calls.

2. Focus on one task at a time. You may think you are a champion of multitasking, but that may not necessarily be the best thing for your productivity. It has been found that multitasking can actually decrease efficiency and work quality and bombard your mind with too many thoughts as well as increase the production of the stress hormone cortisol. Keep your mental clarity about you and try to consolidate your tasks. Run work-related errands and focus on a single task at a time. Keep a checklist and cross things off as you go.

3. Get enough sleep. Do you think being productive means long hours and less sleep? That thought process could prove detrimental to your entrepreneurial grind in the end. Missing out on sleep can greatly impact your mental capacities—and even your physical health. Without the proper rest, you could see diminished or almost non-existent concentration, elevated stress levels, mood swings and bad problem-solving capabilities. Health-wise, it could lead to heart problems, weight issues and hormonal imbalances.

4. Learn how to prioritize and delegate tasks. It’s easy to think the company’s success is resting entirely on your shoulders, but that simply isn’t the case! You need to learn to trust tasks to your employees—you hired them for a reason, right? Your productivity can be directly connected to the overall team and learning how to properly prioritize and delegate tasks amongst your team members is vital.

Productivity is always a concern for franchise and other small business owners, but thankfully, you can stay on task and get even more taken of.

If you haven’t fully explored the possibilities provided by a franchise business, Executive Care would love to further discuss them with you.