Entrepreneurs who succeed in getting things done have learned how to work efficiently. Other things being equal between two entrepreneurs, the one who gets things done in less time will be more successful. In this article, business consultant Mr. Corey Shader discusses five tips that will help any businessperson perform at their best and their fastest.
Automation is Your Ally
Technology has advanced so much in recent years that is easy to overlook how old habits that eat up time and kill efficiency can often easily be mitigated by automation. Automated platforms can help deliver time-consuming work without distracting you from getting tasks done that directly affects your company’s big picture.
Automation can begin with email, calendar updates, and social media. Constant changes in AI and automation software will allow you to find other ways to get digital clutter off of your desktop.
Separate Meeting Days from Work Days
When you can break your work week up into groups of days dedicated to certain types of work, you will find that you have more useful periods of uninterrupted time to focus on long term strategic plans and tasks.
Blocking off days for meetings and networking leaves other days available for individual work. Workdays that exclude meetings also provide flexibility to work from home or while traveling.
Outsource as Much of Your HR Work as Possible
The single most important thing for almost every entrepreneur to remember is how critical taking care of employees in your organization. Timely and accurate payroll is essential to your success. Benefits administration is also vital to employee performance and retention.
Many small business owners find that they spend up to half of their time dealing with payroll, scheduling, and benefits. Many companies have refined HR administration over recent years and provide effective services at reasonable rates. Some research into the various options can help free up a significant part of your workday while taking great care of your employees.
Delegate the Tasks You are Weakest at Getting Done
One of the most prominent traits of a great business leader is the acknowledgement of weakness and seeking help. Do not frustrate yourself attempting to work on things that are outside of your strengths or competency. If IT issues or ordering office supplies gives you headaches or is beyond your experience, find someone who can handle it for you.
If an essential task bogs you down or is not being done as well as it can be done, assign it to someone else and stick with what you do best.
Focus on Your Health
If your body is suffering from stress, lack of sleep, and lack of exercise, your business is also going to suffer. When your health is not at its best, you can’t be as productive as you can be.
You hear things every day about keeping a healthy balance between work and the rest of your life. That is advice that you should take. Focus on your physical and mental health every day before you take on work responsibilities, and you will be amazed at how much more you get done.
About Corey Shader
Corey Shader is an independent business consultant based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and is driven by his passion for bringing out the best in entrepreneurs and startup businesses. Mr. Shader describes himself as a self-starter who consults with clients desiring deep levels of expertise in real estate acquisition and management as well as capital formation. He is also devoted to self-improvement training and works extensively with youth development programs in the community.