Time Management Tips for Shop Owners


When you are a small company, every penny countsand that means every second, also! It can be a battle to accomplish everything on such to-do list, and frequently smaller jobs can distract from what is important. Plus, let's face it, nobody wants to spend their time doing dull tasks like counting pricing or inventory solutions. We would all like more time to ourselves, to spend quality time with family and friends, or catch up on our favorite TV shows. But there are just twenty-four hours a day, so the trick is learning how to manage those hours at the most effective way possible. Do yourself a favor, and make more time for the important things with our top 5 time management hints.

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  1. Create a list
    Okay, this might be an obvious one. But do not overlook it just because it appears too easy --it seriously works! Write a list of items you will need to accomplish. You could make daily lists, weekly lists, even annual lists. It's easy to lose sight of this larger picture among all of the intricacies of daily life, so a list is a fantastic way to stay organized, stay focused, and keep your goals in sight.
  2. Prioritize Goals
    Now that you have written your list, it is time to prioritize. Place the most pressing or time-sensitive tasks in the top to be achieved . Be realistic--not every job is a high priority, and you can only do so much in 1 day. So make a sensible list of priorities, and accomplish each item on the list one at a time. Finish one task before starting another. It's easy, but it is an effective practice that will pay off in the long term.
  3. Establish a time limit
    When it is not overly pressing, it is a great practice to specify a time limit on certain tasks. Sure--occasionally a task should just get done, and placing a time limit on it's only going to pressure everybody out. So look through your lower priority jobs, and decide how long to assign to every one--if it is more of a priority, possibly set more time. Once your time is up, move on to something else. Not only will the time limit make you more effective, since you know you only have so much time to work on this endeavor, but it also prevents you from spending too much time on a single job.
  4. Delegate!
    You can not do it all yourself! It's too much stress to expect of yourself, and it is not quite as efficient. If you are a small business owner, you are probably a harder worker and likely take on too much on your own. You know your company than anyone, and you do not trust anyone else to do the job as well you do. You may be right, but it is important not to burn yourself out too soon, or take on more than you can handle. Furthermore, imagine all of the time you can save by giving some of your tasks to someone else on your staff! You might know your company best, but that means you are the best person to educate your employees. Hire employees that are dependable and dependable, and take great care in teaching them all of the ropes. Soon enough, they will probably be doing as good of a job as you. Additionally, it may be a great idea to hire externally for tasks which may require too much time or too much effort for you and your staff to do. Delegate whatever tasks you feel comfortable so you can spend your time more wisely.
  5. Get an integrated inventory system
    What takes up more time than the menial task of manually updating stock, stock, and data in your point of sale? Stop wasting your precious time, and get yourself a fully integrated point of sale, such as Oliver POS. Integrated POS systems automatically sync your stock, your plugins, your client information, your orders, and much more. Updating information is time-consuming, monotonous job, and takes away from time you and your employees may be spending on more important tasks.
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