Client Magnets Official Blog

Posts Tagged ‘client magnet’

If you’re like many busy business owners, you likely have an outstanding project you’ve been wanting to complete.  But you just can’t find the time to finish it. Your calendar is packed and there’s no way to clear enough white space to complete the task from start to finish. There’s an easier way to complete a big project, and it doesn’t require going away on retreat.  Learn the power of scheduling to help you complete your big projects without feeling overwhelmed.

Focused Time is Powerful.  Learning to focus your attention on one thing is the key, but you must schedule in that focused time. It may seem contradictory to say you must schedule in time when you can’t clear your calendar. But scheduling becomes most powerful when you set aside regular blocks of time devoted to a single task.

Suppose you have a product in mind that will benefit your clients greatly. The problem is that you know it will take two solid weeks to create and package the product. None of us has that kind of time to devote to a single business activity.

Instead, schedule an hour each week to work on a key part of the process. Regularly scheduled time with a consultant to help clarify the project may be a good first step. Never underestimate the power of expert help to move things forward. But no matter what piece of the project you’re completing, dedicating focused, scheduled time to it is easier than clearing your entire schedule.

You may not have two weeks of uninterrupted time, but you do have an hour a week. Over time, those one hour blocks can add up to a completed product. The secret is not to get hung up on never having time for the whole project. Instead of giving up on completing the project, schedule it in blocks of time and get it done.

The power of scheduling doesn’t just apply to big projects. It can be helpful with every other aspect of your business. If your virtual assistant needs monthly input on your newsletter, have her add it to your schedule so it’s ready when she needs it. For tasks only you can do in your business, set up a system and a schedule so you’ll know when it needs to be done and when you’ll do it.

Capture your time in this way rather than scrambling to get it all done. You’ll soon see that it’s so much more effective. Focus completely on the task at hand until it’s time to do something else. Embrace this as a saner way to bring order to your days. No matter what it is you never seem to find the time to do, you can create the time by learning to schedule.

If you’re struggling to find the time to create products, meet with staff or finish large projects, try harnessing the power of scheduling to get it all done. Small blocks of time, regularly scheduled, and the added assistance of an expert when needed, will put you in control of your days and make you more productive than you ever dreamed.

Bernadette Doyle is a small business marketing expert. Get more tips and advice at http://www.clientmagnets.com