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Every day, we need to get started. We need to get started on the day, and our business, or business to be. Are you maximizing your personal productivity efforts? Try the quiz below to see how you are doing.
Getting StartedDocument
Yes () No () 1. I have established goals for my business which focus on customer service.
Yes () No () 2. I have written processes in my business for all necessary activities.
Yes () No () 3. I set time aside to work on my business, not just working in my business.
Yes () No () 4. I take the time to plan activity.
Yes () No () 5. Team roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and documented.
Yes () No () 6. I am able to effectively delegate activities so I can do what I do best.
Yes () No () 7. My advertising is customer education focused.
Yes () No () 8. I hold regular meetings with my team to review priorities.
Yes () No () 9. My team members have the tools and training to best perform.
Yes () No () 10. I have a schedule of tasks for the day.
Yes () No () 11. My list of “to-do” items is realistic, prioritized, and realizable.
Yes () No () 12. I have defined business objectives so staff understands them.
Yes () No () 13. I set aside specific time for specific tasks rather than letting them run my day.
Yes () No () 14. I run my business with the highest integrity and everyone feels good about this.
Examining these items you can develop a strategy for managing your day rather than having your day manage you. Ideal managing is from 9 am to 5 pm, not 5 am to 9 pm. Consider that your time an investment, and make sure you are getting adequate returns on it. The hardest part is starting. Once you have started, it is easier to move forward.
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