Anybody that has a home business faces the challenges of time management everyday. Whether you have time slots set out, or you play it day by day, time management is essential making your business a success.
While some people don't do well with a structured schedule, due to things changing frequently from day to day, and sometimes even hour to hour, others need a set up time each day for their specific tasks. I am one of those people that plans for specific times to do things, but I allow for life to happen, and if things don't work out the way I want them to at a particular time, I just put it off for a later time that will work with my lifestyle and obligations.
For instance, everyday I check into my main site and complete about 15 minutes of "To-Do List" items, and I frequent the team Forum to see what others are doing in their business. I lend a hand anytime I can, and often times, just reading someone else's struggle gives me the ideas to share information that others may find useful. I also advertise daily, and I have at least 12 different sites that I use on a daily basis, and about 25 or more that I post on at least monthly to get my opportunity out there. This can all be very time consuming, but if I plan out what sites I want to post on each day, it makes things go a lot smoother.
Some traffic exchange sites or safelists that I use can be very time consuming, so I try to limit these sites to only two per day, and sending out solo ads or e-mails at least once a week. I recently decided that trying to keep things in my head and actually remembering when I should be on what site was getting to be very stressful, so I made my own spreadsheet to keep better track of things. I now have sites listed, specific links to those sites, what days I posted ads or send out e-mails, and when I want to send them out again. My goal is to add tracking numbers to this list so I know what ads are getting the most traffic, actual clicks for more information, and true sign-ups for each ad placed.
Time management is something that each and every one is going to handle differently, and as long as it is working for you, stick with it. So many times we see suggestions or techniques online from others in our field, and we automatically feel like we should be doing things their way. This isn't always the case, even though sometimes, trying something new may actually give you more time and more organization than you previously had.
When building your business, find what works for you, and stick with it, and don't be afraid to share your techniques with others that may find it helpful.
What does your agenda look like, and are you happy with the way it is going? If not, don't be afraid to try new things, and see if they work better for you.
Time management is everything when you are trying to succeed.
Have a great day!!
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