Do you know I’m shocked at how many business owners unknowingly use massively inefficient systems in their business. I warn you. I’ve got a pretty hard line on this and so I’ll make my position clear from the outset. If you’re using the likes of business spreadsheets in Excel or invoice templates in Microsoft [...]

  I talk a lot on this blog about how to get the most out of your time. It’s something I both struggle with and I’m passionate about. But it’s really important because the things you choose to focus on in the time you have available will determine your small business success. So let me [...]

  I’m sure you’ve heard of Pareto’s Law or the 80 20 rule. But are you aware of its significance for your micro business? Let me explain… Pareto’s Law states that (roughly) 20% of a given factor is vital whilst the remaining 80% is less important. And in terms of your business, this has serious [...]

  I used to measure my productivity success by counting up the number of hours I worked. Boy was I busy. I’d regularly clock up 60 hours plus with the side effect that my stress levels went through the roof and I’d frequently fall through the door, shattered only to find my little angels fast [...]

  Merry Christmas With the festive time of year now in full swing a lot of business owners will be persuaded into a break. I’ve noticed that taking quality down time can be tricky for the dedicated small business owner. After all, if you’ve invested your heart and soul into your business, it can be [...]

  Do you have too much on your plate? Do you feel as though you’re drowning in your ever increasing to do list of important jobs? Are there jobs on there which you reluctantly agreed to do because you didn’t know how to say NO? If so, read on because in this post I’m going [...]

  I love Twitter. It’s a fantastic social media platform to build relationships, spread your word and grow your small business. However, if you’re not careful, Twitter can turn into a time hungry work avoidance strategy and reduce your productivity. So if you’re finding Twitter has become an addictive time drain that’s distracting your attention [...]

    Do you want to get more done in less time? As a small business owner, maximising your productivity and making smart use of your time can make the difference between a thriving business and a surviving business. But did you know that achieving high levels of productivity actually starts in your head? That’s [...]

  I believe time is my most valuable business (and life) resource. What’s more, despite what a lot of business owners say, I understand it’s something you can’t control. After all, it’s you who decides how and where to spend your time but the clock keeps ticking whatever decision you make. Make the right decisions, [...]

  If you want to develop and grow your small business you need to embrace habits that enable you to get more done in less time. Inefficient working, caving into distractions and procrastinating on the high value tasks will erode your confidence and undermine your business’ potential. Which means you need to work smarter, tighter [...]