{"id":8137,"date":"2018-05-24T06:00:35","date_gmt":"2018-05-24T11:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/?p=8137"},"modified":"2018-04-25T07:25:02","modified_gmt":"2018-04-25T12:25:02","slug":"taking-care-of-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/taking-care-of-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking Care of Business"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When it gets down to it, we all want to take care of business. That means getting stuff done!\u00a0 Whether it’s at home or at work, the day ends and we wonder what we did accomplish. \u00a0Here’s a few essential elements to taking care of business.<\/p>\n

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Taking care of paperwork<\/h3>\n

Paperwork comes in at a pace that overwhelms us. It’s essential to have a specific spot annd a specific time to work on because it’s just going to build up. \u00a0Take care of business by creating an unprocessed paper spot, where paper is placed each day. \u00a0Create a command<\/a> center to triage your paper and spend 5 minutes a day doing your triage. \u00a0Set aside adminstrative time to work on those paper work details that need attention.<\/p>\n

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Taking care of multiple projects<\/h3>\n

There’s always many different hats we wear and many simultaneous projects occuring. \u00a0It’s keeping all the plates spinning that keep our lives and businesses thriving. \u00a0There’s several steps to be sure everything moves forward. \u00a0Start by alloting time on your calendar, whether it’s a day of the week or a time each day. \u00a0 Theme<\/a> days, as MIke Vardy talks about, gives you the opporunity to work solely on a certain project or part. \u00a0Giving yourself a specific time to work on a project gives you freedom to focus on it creatively and as a whole without distractions.<\/p>\n

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Taking automation and delegation to the next level<\/h3>\n

We can’t do it all and neither should we. You may have already automated your bill pay. \u00a0Can you automate purchasing with a click or add a new member of your team? \u00a0When we add automation and delegation, we add hours to our day, add new ideas and also spend time on what is most important.<\/p>\n

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Take time for the future<\/h3>\n

Whether you call it foresight or planning ahead, taking time to see where your business and industry are headed creates longevity for your work and at home. \u00a0There are many transitions \u00a0for businesses. \u00a0Change is every present. \u00a0Taking time for strategic planning keeps your business and your life moving forward.<\/p>\n

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Taking care of business also means taking care of you. \u00a0Self care is an essential for you and your business. \u00a0With exercise, vacation, sleep and nutrition, your taking care of your bigggest asset for your business, yourself!<\/p>\n

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