Time to pause and reflect

One of the challenges business owners face is getting so caught up working IN the business that they don’t spend enough time working ON the business. Tasks that could help the business grow start to pile up and with that the stress too.

You can be flat out working but not make much headway in growing or developing the business. With the end of the year just around the corner and a time where we naturally slow-down, this could be a good time for you to pause and reflect on your business and how much time you’re spending IN the business versus ON the business. If you’re finding you need to spend more time ON the business, here are three tips to help you create time to do that:

1. Delegation

You’ve probably heard that delegation is important but not why. Delegating tasks and responsibilities to your staff frees you up to spend time on your business, rather than running around in circles trying to get everything done.

2. Plan and prioritise your workload

It’s important to plan out what you’re doing and prioritise where possible. Prioritise what’s most important and whether the other things on your plate can be divvied out or worked on when you have more time up your sleeve.

3. Look after yourself

It’s important to look after your best asset – you! It's hard to try and be everything to everybody. Step back and take a breather. What things can you incorporate regularly that will help you feel less stressed and more focused – it could be exercise, it could be a massage or getting away for the weekend.

As the face of your business, you’re seen as the driver of the business and you need to take the wheel and steer it where you want it to go. Try some of the tips above to help you have the time and mindset to work on your business rather than just in it. The results might just surprise you.

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