A little organisation goes a long way, especially when it comes to business. Here are our top tips for getting things together…
It’s no secret that things can get on top of you – between book keeping, marketing and the overall running of your business, it can get to the stage when you feel like you’re juggling too many things at the one time. This can often lead to stress, mistakes and even forgetting to do important tasks. Here are a few of our top tips for getting yourself and your business organised…
Write it Down
With so many things going around your head, sometimes you forget what you need to do. When you write something down, it’s tangible, it’s solid – and you can see it in front of you. Make a list of everything you need to do and go from there.
Prioritise
Once you have written everything down, prioritise what needs to be done first. Create a timeline – when can these things be completed? The most important thing is to communicate with those involved. It’s better to let people know when something will be due rather than leaving them in the dark.
Schedule
Plan out your day accordingly – is it best to do all your phone calls first thing in the morning? Is there a better time that would suit to a certain task? Plan out your day in a diary and stick to it – this way you will have targets to meet and will be less likely to get distracted.
Get Tech Savvy
There’s some great software out there for organising yourself and your business. Here at Aves, we’re big fans of Google Calendars and Insightly – because you can add team members and everyone is kept within the loop! Give it a try!
Know Your Strengths
Identify your strengths.. and your weaknesses, e.g. if your time can be better spent on your specialised skills, and developing your website is a chore – don’t be afraid to hand that over to the professionals. It will probably be highly cost effective and free you up to develope more business!