Tag: Productivity

There’s something so satisfying about putting pen to paper and writing a to-do list, but according to one productivity and time management expert, sometimes they should come with a warning.

As a small business, much of the survival of your enterprise comes down to you and possibly a handful of staff. A lack of productivity can end up having a disastrous effect on your business bottom line, and can even lead to its premature demise.

Let’s take some time to explore what areas your business can look at to achieve the productivity improvements you’ve been thinking about.

Have you ever wondered why some people can to run marathons, tackle multimillion dollar marketing campaigns, and keep up to date with their Facebook comments while you struggle to tick off your daily to-do list? One of these 6 reasons may be the cause.

It’s impossible to stay focused on work for eight hours straight, which is why one productivity guru suggests we all work at mastering the ’50-10 sprint’. It’s the secret to doing more in less time.

Less emails in an inbox equals more dollars in your pocket. Why? Because the more that’s piled into your inbox the more likely you are to lose track of new opportunities and see a dip in personal productivity. Here’s how to break the cycle and eliminate excessive emails.

Feeling like you just can’t get things done? Use these ideas to figure out what’s slowing you down.

Can’t say no? Never manage to get your diary in order? These two dangerous time-wasting behaviours can be overcome though, all it takes is a bit of self-confidence and forward thinking.

In a five-part article series, we look at the 10 most common ways small business owners waste valuable time and offer some solutions for combating this damaging behaviour. Part three looks at beating procrastination and ineffective delegation.

Are you one of those control freak small business owners with so much on your plate you don’t have time to breathe? You need to learn the art of delegation.