20 Tips to Make You More Productive
If the old adage that “time is money” is true, then you can increase your wealth by using your time wisely. Here are 20 usable tips to make you more productive. Of course, the tips are only helpful if you follow through.
General tips
1. Plan ahead.
2. Schedule your time (use apps, computer calendars, or other tools to help).
3. Delegate to those who can handle tasks more effectively (e.g., to an assistant who oversees social media for you and your company).
4. Houseclean your desk, computer files, paper files, etc., to shorten the time it takes to find documents and other materials.
5. Order supplies online.
6. Use the U.S. Postal Service pickup feature for packages.
7. Utilize wait time (e.g., read collected articles in the doctor’s waiting room).
8. Just say no.
Communications tips
9. Limit email checks to set times (e.g., before or after work).
10. Use a phone call to shorten lengthy back-and-forth emails.
11. Schedule meetings sparingly; use virtual meetings to replace in-person meetings.
12. Close your office door and let the calls go to voice-mail when you’re working on a project.
Tech tips
13. Create and use templates for emails, letters, memos, and reports.
14. Learn software features (e.g., create macros; use keystrokes instead of mouse clicks).
15. Use experts to update and maintain your website and social media sites.
16. Bookmark the sites you use often.
Financial tips
17. Deposit customer checks via electronic scanners; even better, use direct deposit for customer checks.
18. Pay employees via direct deposit.
19. Set up direct pay for your bills.
Final thought
20. Clone yourself. If you can’t or don’t delegate to subordinates, bring in a partner.
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