Effective time management for small business owners

Many start-up business owners don’t realise that opening their own business includes involuntary and compulsory registration for a crash course in Juggling Responsibilities 101. You’re likely to be the key “go-to” person, functioning as CEO, book-keeper, debt collector, public relations guru, IT technician, sales expert, product developer, customer relations manager - and more.

Keeping all those balls in the air can feel like an exhilarating challenge, but ensuring you don’t drop any of those balls can also feel overwhelming, especially if you’re trying to squeeze in additional responsibilities such as a family or an additional job on the side.

The secret to passing Juggling Responsibilities 101 is not to learn to frantically juggle more balls, faster. The key to getting your business off to a flying start and still retaining that important work-life balance lies in learning to manage your time effectively.

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