In a blog post last month, I mentioned my penchant for being organized and productive. Several small-business owners have asked for more tips! I’m delighted to share 2 of my favorite time management tips for solopreneurs and small business owners.

 

Time-management tip #1:

Ask yourself, “What is the ONE thing – the most important thing – I should do right now?”

When working for an Internet start-up company, I was always on the run. Literally! Too much to do. Not enough time.

Throughout the day, I repeatedly asked myself the question: “What is the ONE thing I have to do right now?” Sometimes the task was tactical, sometimes strategic.

This question kept me focused, efficient, and sane.   :>

 

 

Time-management tip #2:

Schedule a Detail Day AND a Strategy Day in your calendar

Wake up! It’s 3am! Did you take care of that loose end?!

Details can be overwhelming. They can nag at you, wake you up and, worse, divert your attention from important projects and goals.

Every so often, I’ll schedule a DETAIL DAY in my calendar. I make a long list, then attack!

But we need balance.

It’s important to climb up to the 10,000-foot level. That’s why I also schedule a STRATEGY DAY.

 

 

 

Time management tips for solopreneurs and small business owners: I hope these quick-tips fuel your ability to be organized, productive, efficient, and strategic. 

What are YOUR favorite time-management tips and productivity tips?