7 Tips Guaranteed to Instantly Boost Your Daily Productivity

Entrepreneur.com recently published an article that featured productivity secrets of the Top 13 Tech CEO’s. I must say productivity is one of the areas in small business that I have struggled with.

As a small business owner I have often times felt like I have so many things to do- yet so little time to do it. If you are anything like me and are trying to find ways to get more things done in your business then you should definitely read on!

How Do You Quickly Boost Your Daily Productivity Levels?

These seven simple tips will help boost your productivity in no time:

1. Systematize and Automate Your Processes

A lot of the daily operations in a small business are repetitive. If you can figure out how to create systematic and automated procedures for those repeating activities, then you can easily free more time from schedule and do other things for your business.

A Few Processes that You Can Automate:

Your email marketing endeavors –  with tools like Aweber (aff link) and Mailchimp both are email marketing systems that you can use to automate responses to your fan base and more. 

Your social media marketing posts using tools like Hootsuite, Buffer or Sprout Social

2. Create a To-Do List Every Day.

Find out what things need to be done by creating a to-do list every day and block out 2-3 hours a day to complete these activities. This list will help you recognize the most and least important tasks, track your project’s progress, and allow you to better schedule your day.

3. Prioritize Your Activities.

Not all the tasks you need to complete every day are important. Before you start working, it’s best to take care of the tasks that are urgent and can’t wait, then finish other tasks at your “down time”.

4. Delegate Tasks

Always remember: no man’s an island. If you can’t do everything alone, then don’t force yourself. Doing so will only get you working longer hours and, worse, producing subpar work.

The smarter move is to outsource and delegate tasks (e.g., accounting, web design, live support) to your chosen contractors. You can use sites such as oDesk and Elance to accomplish these tasks.

5. Eliminate Distractions

This includes the TV, social media, email, and our mobile gadgets. Yes, all of those can actually be used for our business, but can also be huge distractions. Turn off your TV and mobile devices, go to a quiet room, and cut your internet connection, if needed.

6. Set Aside Time for R and R

You are not a Robot! We must have some time to replenish our energy so we can perform optimally. That said; remember to set aside enough time for meals, power naps, and other rejuvenating activities. The best way to restore your energy is to take the right supplements for you. Nootropics known as cognitive enhancers can be a good choice, which will help to always stay focused and productive. You can find them on the Chemical Planet website with highest quality.

7. Reward Yourself for a Job Well Done

Having strong motivators can always help in boosting productivity. Of course, the rewards you will give yourself need not be something so lavish. Some ice cream, more time with your kids, or being able to watch your favorite TV show without any work-related worries—these are great reasons and motivations enough to work faster and better.

Make it a GREAT Day Yall!

Psssstt! Here’s a Post that I wrote that features tips for using oDesk for Outsourcing.  Good Luck!

Annika Bansal
 

Annika "The Chick Geek" is the founder of AnnikaBansal.com. Small Business Sense shares small business ideas, tips and resources for independent Entrepreneurs and Small Business owners.

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