You've been meaning to tend to the administration part of your business, that is, the growing list of things to do that relates to your small business. You've shoved all other appointments aside and starts getting down to working on the nitty gritty details, you're ready to go all out and tick everything on the list off! But where in the world is the list?
The Administration part of the small business may seem simple but unless one gets down to doing it and doing it right, nothing else will get done.
Time management is key to an optimal administration process of your small business. Regardless of how swamped we are with work and how lacking in sleep we are, if we want our small business to make money, we have to sit down and block time off to handle the administration work. Although you should make allowance for life's unexpectant changes, if we really get down to it and manage out time better, life won't be so topsy turvy at all - in fact, we migght even enjoy doing the administration work for our small business.
And here are some helpful tups to help you manage your time better and perhaps may even make earning money from your small business more enjoyable.
Administration tip 1: OUTSOURCE projects to others because you want to handle more important things for your small business.
Many small business owners would rather do everything themselves, because either they don't trust anyone else to do the job right or there isn't a budget to outsource to others. But here's the thing, you SHOLD learn how to outsource things you are not capable of handling, because of time or experience factor, because it is simply more effective that way!
Outsourcing will help clear some of your time for important things you are capable of doing and if you don't have a budget to get someone else to do it, markup the fee to include the outsourcing fee. This way, you're not really paying for the outsourcing fee.
Administration tip 2: Start with the thing you hate most and end it with the things you like most.
Sounds weird when you put it that way but it works wonders. Wake up early and do everything you hate first. You won't be looking forward to a wonderful morning but hey, at least, you get to end your day on a good note. You'll also find it such a joy to tick off everything you hate on that list first and then by the afternoon, you'll have everything you LOVE to do on the list.
Administration tip 3: To ensure your small business runs smoothly, make it a habit to run through the administration process at the end of every day.
What we mean by administration process is to look through everything, do your filing, check your to-do list and update it, look through your email box, open your letters and plan for tomorrow, and perhaps, you may want to make a phone call or two before you call it a day.
Administration tip 4: Get physical when you're feeling bogged down, stressed up and tied up in knots!
Yes, we mean it, get physical, as in exercising, it doesn't take a long time. Some exercises require 10 - 15 minuts of your time and if you intend to take a longer time to clear your mind, go do it. You'll come back more refreshed.
Marsha Maung is a freelance work at home graphic designer and writer who resides in Selangor, Malaysia with her husband, Peter, and 2 boys, Joshua and Jared. Marsha is the author of "Raising Little Magicians" and 'No products to sell' and other work at home books. For more information, visit http://www.marshamaung.com
tidy up service Northbrook ..If you are a franchisee of a large franchise system;... Read More
Do you sometimes find yourself just going "through the motions"... Read More
Here are some useful tips on how to select a... Read More
How careful are you with the data you collect from... Read More
Today is a Red Letter Day! It's special because today... Read More
Obtaining a business credit card enables the small business owner... Read More
TACTIC #1 -- Never simply slash your prices, unless you're... Read More
If you have a busy private practice, chances are you... Read More
I meet and talk to hundreds and hundreds of business... Read More
The air in my client's office nearly crackled with her... Read More
The FTC, Federal Trade Commission, is considering modifying the franchise... Read More
Washing the exterior of a truck. Sounds easy right? Well,... Read More
There have been many great points raised on both sides... Read More
1. Have A Strong Constitution ? Justices deliver decisions by... Read More
Owning a small business in Wichita, KS might not be... Read More
-- The One Pager Shortcut Series --People do business with... Read More
Should you buy a business opportunity or Franchise if you... Read More
Just recently, I took a break and caught "The Return... Read More
Many auto detailers fall short in their sales presentations. I... Read More
I agree that knowledge should be free, but the next... Read More
Everyone loves a good story. Whether it's the story of... Read More
There are many potential niches for pressure washing companies that... Read More
To have one of the popular in home daycare businesses.... Read More
If you're serious about wanting to start a business, the... Read More
Before you read any further in this article, I'd like... Read More
reliable home cleaners Buffalo Grove ..Here are some useful tips on how to select a... Read More
Some of the very qualities that attract people to the... Read More
On June 8, 2004, the world witnessed what no one... Read More
If I had $1.00 every time I heard someone say... Read More
Many small companies work very hard to get new accounts.... Read More
Those who are in the pressure washer business should not... Read More
It has been discussed allowing Franchising companies to electronically disclose... Read More
The reason we Franchisors call it an exclusive territory is... Read More
Like most regulatory bodies in the United States, the Federal... Read More
One of the most common issues that comes up for... Read More
What are the best methods for keeping a good business... Read More
Small business owners can relieve a lot of their own... Read More
The story is told of a tiger chasing some goats... Read More
CARD SHARK7 Card Tricks That Improve Your Personal Networking PowerThe... Read More
We all know that competition is an ugly word but... Read More
If you ask most small business owners what priority CRM... Read More
Yes, that IS security when nobody can downsize you because... Read More
At one point or another, almost every business runs short... Read More
Here is an interesting case study of a company, which... Read More
Car Wash Crime in the Hood. Apparently not everyone is... Read More
Here are some important points to take note of if... Read More
When is the Chamber ideal for your business?Joining a Chamber... Read More
Since you own a business you probably have liability insurance... Read More
It's a commonly quoted statistic: 80% of all small businesses... Read More
Commonly folks have asked me what the technical difference is... Read More
Small Business |