Most businesses have multiple projects and an unending list of things to be done. Some consultants recommend doing the easy things first, others say the opposite. My suggestions are a little different.
- Know your “Must Dos”: These are items that are locked in, like appointments, meetings, commitments, and promises.
- Honor Your Systems: If you set up a plan to invoice clients on the first of each month, or enter data on Fridays, staying consistent with those actions becomes a priority.
- Stay in Alignment with Your Core Intentions, Objectives and Goals: It is easy to be side tracked by bright shiny objects that might even feel good for your business, but are not the most effective use of your time.
- Know the Immediate Needs of Your Business: If you need immediate cash flow, working on long term strategies may not be as important as focusing on a short term plan. If your business has grown and is starting to feel overwhelming, you may want to spend time on strategic planning and organization.
- Ask Yourself the Right Questions:
- What is the next most important step that will move me forward toward my goals?
- What should I focus on to take care of the most immediate needs of my business?
- What am I not doing, that if I did would move things forward dramatically?
- Is what I am doing now the best use of my time?
- Is what I am doing working or is it time to try something else?
- Is this a distraction, future project, or a priority to focus on now?
- What is my heart/gut telling me I should really be doing right now?
