Time-Saving Tips for Small Business Owners | Tally Services

As they say, time is money, and this couldn’t be more true for small business owners. You’re required to wear many hats, and the success of your business rests on your ability to move through tasks quickly. In this blog, we’re covering time-saving tips for small business owners to help you do more with less.

Time-saving tips for small business owners:

• Mind Your Priorities: As a small business owner, you really have to determine which tasks of the many on your list are most important. Start with your highest priorities and get them done first. If you have extra time left later in the day, tackle some of the less important things on your list. This will, first and foremost, structure your day to keep you efficient, and secondly, make sure you’re addressing the most urgent things first.
  

• Set Deadlines and Reminders: Especially for your most important tasks, be sure to set a deadline and put reminders in your calendar to ensure the task gets done. Find an organizational system that keeps you on track and efficient.
  

• Invest in the Right Tools: Depending on the type of business you’re operating, there are many tools available that will help streamline your tasks and keep you organized. While doing things by hand may be cheaper, investing in the tools you need will help you get through tasks quicker and make the most of your time.
  

• Limit Meetings: We’re all guilty of this, but by setting firm boundaries and keeping meetings from running longer than necessary, you’ll have more time in your day. Make sure that the meetings stay on topic and that you save socializing for after hours.
  

• Track Your Time: If you’re having trouble determining where your time is going, start tracking your time in Excel or in your calendar. This will give you good insights into where you’re wasting time and what tasks you can cut out of your day. You might be surprised at what you end up doing every day.
  

• Delegate: As a business owner, it can be hard to let go of the control of certain tasks, but one person can only do so much. Find good employees or service providers that you can delegate certain tasks or areas of your business to. This will free up more of your time and allow you to focus on what matters most.
  

• Say No: We’ve said this before, but we’ll say it again: one person can only do so much. If you’re being pulled in too many directions, consider if the request is important and how it will fit into your busy schedule. If it isn’t a priority and you really don’t have time for it, say no. It’s okay to protect your time and occasionally let someone down if it means you’ll have more time to focus on the business and your personal life.
  

• Ask for Help: There are only so many hours in a day. If you’re struggling to fit it all in, and your priorities outpace your time, consider asking for help. It’s okay to hire additional staff our outsource some of your business tasks such as marketing and accounting. Investing in help is often a smart business move that will help the business grow.

One of the best ways you can free up more time for running your business is by outsourcing your accounting. If your business is ready for accounting and bookkeeping help, Tally Services is here. We provide accounting and bookkeeping services to businesses of all sizes and in all industries, and we’re here to do the same for you! Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help your business grow and thrive. Ready to get started? What are you waiting for? Let’s connect!