Without knowing your specific situation, it is very difficult to give you a blanket response – there is no one answer that solves everything.

First, there are the basics of time management. The focus needs to be with working ON the business instead of being lost IN the business. Best rule of thumb is to not allow yourself to be a hostage to urgent situations. Beginning the day with something positive that you direct and control is also very important – like reading a good leadership, spiritual, or personal development book – just a few minutes to set your mind on the right track of where you want your business to take you, instead of being controlled by the business. It’s a bad habit to begin each day by checking email, texts, Twitter or Facebook posts. You never know what you’re going to get, or how those comments are going to direct your thinking for the day.

Next are special technology solutions to improve productivity. Improving IT within business communications, operations and procedures, as well as technology related to social marketing and networking can also help.

Then there is out-sourcing. There are tasks, duties, responsibilities and everyday business processes that can be hired out like payroll, accounting, and booking appointments and filling your sales pipeline with qualified leads. There are even executive services available like HR, CFOs and CEOs. There are also plenty of skilled out-of-work people that would be willing to pick up part-time and temporary jobs.

I recently came across a great article that you might find of interest. It has a lot of great information that might help, titled “How to Fast Forward Your Goals” found in Inc. Magazine. I hope you find it helpful!

If you’re interested, we could do a complimentary phone conversation to delve into the matter further. I wish you the best!

Here to help,

GUY HATCHER