The Agency Accelerator

7 Tips To Manage Your Time More Effectively When You Get Really Busy

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As an agency owner, managing your time effectively is crucial to ensure that you can accomplish everything that needs to be done. But sometimes we get really busy focusing on client work and all our best-laid plans go out the window.

So in today's podcast episode, I share with you some tips to help you manage your time when you get really busy.

Time Stamp

[00:55] introduction to 7 tips to manage your time more effectively

[01:31] Prioritise your tasks: Determine which tasks are most important and need to be done immediately, and which ones can wait. 

[05:27] Set realistic goals: Be realistic about what you can accomplish in a day or week, and set goals accordingly. 

[06:30] Create a schedule: Create a schedule for yourself that includes all of the tasks you need to accomplish, as well as any appointments or meetings you have.

[08:48] Delegate tasks: If possible, delegate some of the less critical tasks to employees or freelancers. 

[10:34] Use technology to your advantage: There are many tools and apps available that can help you manage your time more effectively, such as calendar apps, to-do list apps, and project management software.

[11:12] Take breaks: It's important to take breaks throughout the day to avoid burnout and maintain productivity. Make sure to schedule breaks into your schedule so that you have time to recharge.

[12:08] Develop good boundaries and learn to say no: remember when you say YES to something you are saying NO to something else.

Quotations

“Remember when you say YES to something you are saying NO to something else.” - Rob Da Costa

“There are just 3 pots of time you should focus on: REVENUE, STRATEGY and ADMIN” - Rob Da Costa

“Don’t be a busy fool focusing on tasks that don’t move your agency forwards” - name

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