According to recent studies, over 40% of the time of the entrepreneurs is lost in unproductive activities and do not contribute to the growth of their businesses.
Unfortunately, many are not aware of this problem and until now perceived that his company has financial problems and dangers of failure. Today I share with you 5 practical tips to make your business more productive.
The starting point for determining what is really productive in your company is to have very clear priorities and objectives we want to achieve.
1. Define what is important. One of the principles of Stephen Covey in his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is to define what is important. Each year, every month and every week with clearly defined and your team is the most important thing to do in that time period so that it can focus clearly and to avoid urgent activities only diluted or “putting out fires” . A good technique is to establish, for example, 3 major objectives of the week that the greatest investment of time and resources to focus on achieving them.
2. Identifies and eliminates distractions. It is very common without realizing we are absorbed by various distractions and some of them can be subtly disguised as productive tasks, but often only become an “asset” that contributes nothing to the actual productivity of your business and only end up be a waste of time. Begin to identify and remove from your activities and those of your collaborators. Some examples: immoderate use of the Internet, instant messaging programs, read personal mail, unnecessary meetings, extensive personal phone calls, addiction to social networks, etc.
3. Reduces the “red tape” inside your organization. The procedures and standards are protective mechanisms and should contribute to policy and effectiveness, but when these are becoming more bureaucratic then the effect is opposite. An organization can become bureaucratic when it involves too many bosses to complete procedures. Signature requirements, documents or multiple revisions may be just some of the activities that make you grow away, can eventually make your company less efficient. Of course, eliminate the bureaucracy that is often built through the years will not be an easy task, but well worth it.
4. Learn to say no. A bad habit that we develop as entrepreneurs, without realizing it, is intended to address all, be all, accept any invitation or decide everything. If you really want to elevate your business to a new level, a good start is to learn to say NO to some things. Evaluate what activities really contribute to your growth and others simply say “no thanks.” Politely refuses invitations to irrelevant events, delegates to your managers and thus have more time and intellectual resources to stay the course, the vision and better achieve your goals.
5. Learn to relax. Some employers work tirelessly 15 hours a day, 7 days a week thinking that way will achieve more results. Nothing could be farther from reality. The physical and mental rest are essential for men and women make us more productive. The fact is medically proven to relax and “off” periodically enhances mental performance. Establishes a culture of rest and vacation in your business where your employees and yourself to enjoy this production off regularly.
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