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GWE Business West Tip of the Week
GWE Business West
produces a weekly business tip covering a different business topic
each week. The aim of the tip is to provide practical advice
and guidance on a variety of business issues. Tip of the Week
appears in The Bristol Evening Post every Wednesday on the business
pages and here on our website.
Time management
Good time management is essential when running
your own business. Each day dozens of tasks may need your
attention but it’s vital that you use your time effectively to deal
with them. Here are some tips to help you find ways to reduce
time consuming and unnecessary activities.
- Be in control of emails. Look at your inbox just a few
times a day. Consider turning off ‘email auto receive’ so
that you are not tempted to read emails as they pop up on your
screen
- Make a list and tick off tasks when completed.
- Put Voicemail on. Callers with an important enquiry will
leave a message and you can call then back at a time to suit
you.
- Avoid meetings if possible. Instead try to get things
agreed by email or phone. If a meeting is essential, create
an agenda, stick to it and ensure you detail any actions required
and a completion date.
- Restrict your Social Media time to once or twice a day at a
time that suits you.