Time is money, and small businesses usually never seem to have enough of it. Since we can’t slow down the time or increase the number of hours in a day, our only option is to optimize what we have. Here I have shared five practical tips to help you get more done in little time.

Avoid Multitasking

Multitasking is a great way to sabotage more than one task simultaneously. It makes you feel like you are working hard and getting more done, but it’s just a delusion. You will be able to complete a job faster if you put all your focus on one thing at a time.

Use Ready-Made Templates

Businesses have to deal with a lot of documentation. It’s quite a drag and time waste if you have to do it all yourself. Building plans, checklists, and timelines from scratch consumes even more time. Get some readymade business templates and customize them to save time.

Set SMART Goals

Setting goals with deadlines is important if you want to complete projects before time. However, putting strict deadlines on yourself and your team will only demotivate you. Always set goals that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, and Realistic, in short, SMART.

Prioritize List of Tasks

Know what is more important and always prioritize it. Make a list of things to do each day. Important tasks should go at the top and least important at the bottom. Keep checking items off as you complete each task. It will keep you motivated.

Tasks that Match Your Pay Grade

Know what tasks are worth your time. Even executives sometimes have to deal with tasks that require data entry. Instead of wasting your time on such things, hire an assistant or internee to do it for you so you can focus on more important things.