Each day, look at what's in the folder to determine what needs to be actioned that day eg invoices to be paid, phonecalls to be made, clients to follow up.
This has been my one of my best and simplest 'go to' system for years which is often embraced by my clients.
2. Colour Coded Folders/Post It Notes to provide a visual reminder of what needs to be done, different categories eg green finances, purple clients, yellow possible clients, red marketing.
3. Labelled In Trays/Pigeon Holes/Vertical File Organiser where items can be quickly filed.
Eg a tray for each day of the week where work for that day can be filed, Receipts to be entered, Website, Invoices to be processed, With Client (awaiting information), Partnerships, Projects, Social Media, Jobs for this week etc.
SYSTEM #5 Less Clutter Increases Energy
By decluttering at the end of each day or at least every week, your energy will increase because instead of feeling overwhelmed by the constant sight of never ending paperwork and tasks, you will see the light of satisfaction and accomplishment of what 'has been done' rather than your previous focus on 'what's not done'.So discover what your desk needs to look like to be at your most productive and then communicate that in a way which everyone understands and accepts because one size definitely doesn't not fit all.
P.S Wondering how you can work with me or speak at your small business event?
Then let's chat.
And if you're saying you don't have time, we really need to chat because I can easily create at least 1 simple strategy to save you 30 minutes a day so you've got nothing to lose!
Tamara Simon helps owners navigate the challenges in their small business by ....
SOLVING frustrating problems
SIMPLIFYING overwhelming systems
SUPPORTING them in times of confusion and uncertainty
For over twenty-five years as a Speaker, Author and Coach, she's been providing much needed support to small business owners, CEOs and their teams so they can build, manage and grow a simple profitable business they actually love.
Tamara develops speaking topics and runs WORKshops for small businesses around....
1. Her Book - The Five Little Business Pigs
2. Navigating Challenges
3. Sporting Insights
So if ....
Your organisation's members are small businesses
OR
You're running events for small businesses
OR
You're a small business owner who is
✅ FRUSTRATED because you know something's WRONG but you don't know WHAT it is
✅ CONFUSED because you know WHAT is wrong but don't know HOW to solve it
✅ OVERWHELMED with managing your growing business BECAUSE what was working now isn't.
Then check out her website to find out how to work with her and book the 'Bob the Builder for Small Business' to speak at your next event.
www.tamarasimon.com.au