One of the most fruitful undertakings for an internet marketer is to become more efficient and gain more time. Most people in business on the net do not even begin to think about this until they are stretched as thin as they can go. So you need to ensure that you’re on the right track and always work to be improving your time management skills. It’s really not as complicated as people make it out to be. If you need to do something, then you can begin right here in this article on managing your time.
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Keep track of your time so that you know where it is being spent. You can do this by carrying a record of all your activities and thoughts. You’ll know precisely how much of your time is spent on productivity. This allows you to improve your time management skills as you progress. So shooting in the dark should not be an option for you when you’re trying to manage your time. The more effort you put into knowing your own habits and understanding your own approach, things will be blurry.
Even just this one step will help you make your time management skills better. You maybe already know that so many things that we do as web marketers is not the most exciting stuff in the world. What you do each day will depend on your marketing method, so you will do what is required of you. If you can outsource, then that is a good idea but the catch is to have the money for it. What is usually the deciding criteria for outsourcing has to do with losing money per hour doing the mundane things. The clear path to taking your business to higher levels is getting into money and hiring others to help you.
The first half an hour of your day should be set aside for planning. If you want to stay ahead of yourself then this step is important. You can really help yourself by spending that time planning out your day’s activities. You will know in which direction you’re moving, which will help you re-design your activities if needed. So, overall, your goal needs to be making sure that you getting as much work done as possible in as little time as possible. As long as you persevere, managing your time as an Internet Marketer isn’t all that difficult.
Finding success when you are an Internet marketer is all about building a really strong foundation before you do anything else. To do that properly, you need to know how and where your time is getting spent. If you want to get the most from your online business, you need to make sure that you are good at time management. There is a lot more that you can achieve from your Internet marketing business if you simply get this right. Your mind should be focused on enhancing your productivity and skills, while you progress. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and apply the above time management tips to get better results from your IM business.
Here’s a video interview I recorded about Time Management for Creative People at the Royal College of Art, just before I gave a talk on the subject at the college. (If you’re reading via email, click here to see the video.)
Topics covered in the video include:
- Why time management matters to creative people (even if they don’t like to admit it!)
- How to manage a portfolio creative career, juggling multiple creative projects at at time
- Why I use a post-it note for my daily to-do list
- How to avoid constantly checking email on your phone (without relying on willpower)
- How to prioritize between creative ideas, deadlines and things that pay the bills
- Where time management shades into big picture career decisions
The lighting wasn’t ideal, so I’m looking a little more sepulchral than usual, but I hope you find the ideas in the video useful.
If you haven’t see my ebook Time Management for Creative People you can download it for free here.
If you’d like me to run a workshop on the subject for your organisation, here are the details.
Thanks to the team at FuelRCA for inviting me to speak – they are doing a great job of providing CPD tailored to the needs of the arts and design students at the college. And they have a cool blog, click here for their notes on my talk.
Here is a trick question, “When do you show up for the 9 o’clock meeting?”
If you said 9AM, you are late.
The 9 o’clock meeting starts at 9AM.
You need to be there a few minutes early.
To be ready. To get settled. And to be prepared.
The 9:10 Meeting
I used to work for a company that had a daily 9AM status meeting.
The thing was, it never started at 9AM.
Why? Because people were always late.
Shuffling in at 9:03. Hustling in at 9:05 with a cup of coffee. Apologizing at 9:10 for being late and re-starting the meeting.
In fact, the meeting was eventually nicknamed the “9:10 Meeting” because it never started on time.
9:10 was a more accurate description.
Does this sound like your workplace?
9 Ways to Start That Meeting On Time
Are your meetings guilty of starting late? Want to get started on time?
Here are 9 tips to help you start that meeting on time:
- Start Regardless of Who is There - Start the meeting on time. It doesn’t matter if the senior most person isn’t present. I have seen an 11 person meeting begin with 2 people in attendance. Hint: It is very easy to make decisions with 2 people.
- Make It Clear When the Meeting Starts - Set expectations with your team. Make it clear that you expect to start the meeting at the appointed time. If you implement #1, it will very quickly become apparent to attendees that the 9AM meeting is not the 910 meeting.
- Don’t Give “Just a Couple More Minutes” – Ever heard that one? “We’ll give just a few more minutes for those that are running late.” Don’t. (See #1 and #2)
- Pick a Good Meeting Time – If you meeting is always starting late, maybe you need to pick a better time. Be aware of your team’s schedule and other obligations. If you have them running from one meeting to the next, they will be late. Also, be cognizant of their work schedule. If your crew is arriving at 9AM, then don’t set a meeting at 9 sharp. Make it 930. The same goes for after lunch.
- Make It a Short Meeting – Most meetings are allocated too much time. Very few topics need an hour-long meeting. Instead, schedule it for 30 (or 15) minutes. It is easy to be 5 (or 10) minutes late to an hour-long event. People will be less likely to miss 10 minutes of a 15 minute meeting.
- Reward Those That Are On Time – Let the early bird get the worm. It can be as simple as bringing refreshments. Or perhaps, those that are on time get first dibs on new projects.
- Don’t Let Latecomers Join - This one is tough. However, have you ever been to a meeting that restarts 3 times to “catch up” those who are late? Don’t let this happen. Instead, do not let people join who are late. They can “catch up” on their own time. Some may think this is harsh, but it is about respecting those who were on time and ready to work.
- Set a Consequence For Last to Arrive - One company had a rule that the last to arrive was responsible for taking meeting notes. Another required that last person to clean up the meeting room when all was said and done.
- Invite Only Those Who Need to Be There – Want to set yourself up for success? Don’t invite extra cast members. It is much easier to get 3-4 people to a meeting on time than 8-10.
Meet on Time
When meetings start on time, they are more likely to finish on time.
They are also usually more productive.
Defend your meeting time and respect your attendees’ time, as well.
Make sure the 9AM meeting actually starts at 9AM.
What are your best tips for getting meetings started on time?
What do you need to do?
I know what’s on your todo list.
Are you looking for solutions instead of talk?
Today, I am announcing TMN’s first time management short course.
It is entitled, “31 Days, 31 Ways: Daily Tips for Time Management Mastery.”
31 Days to Change Your Life
Most of us know what we need to do.
We know where we are not getting things done.
Many people talk…
- I don’t have enough time
- I need to be more organized.
- I need to get more done.
My question to you is…
What action are you taking TODAY?
This short course presents 31 daily bite-sized lessons.
Each lesson contains a hands-on exercise to do that very day.
Each topic concludes with a “Ninja Tip” to help you take your productivity to the next level.
31 Ways to Take Action
Too many people talk about being more productive.
Philosophy. Zen. Water stories.
I have always preferred an action-oriented time management.
It’s not what you talk about doing. It’s about what you actually do.
It’s not about yesterday or even tomorrow.
What defines you is what you DO today.
With my course, in just 31 days you will have taken 31 definitive actions to improve your time management.
You will have accomplished 31 steps forward in getting your life organized and increasing your productivity.
31 Days, 31 Ways to Improve Your Time Management
I challenge you to download my time management course today.
I’m confident that the lessons in this e-workbook will enable you to reclaim your time and take control of your life. I am offering a money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied or feel your productivity has not increased.
There are several bonuses for those that take action now, including an upcoming LIVE webinar and access to the private TMN community site.
(See the course details by clicking the book below.)
So, what are you waiting for?
Take action today. And take control of your life and time management.
What are your biggest time management challenges?
What do you use to collect your notes?
I use my Moleskine for my day to day notes, especially for meetings.
However, when it comes to electronic notes, I turn to Evernote.
It is hands down the simplest and quickest way to get your notes in the cloud.
Today, I want to discuss 10 ways you can save time using it.
Your Notes in the Cloud
Evernote is a great app for collecting your thoughts, ideas, clippings, whatever. It lets you store all of your notes both locally and in the cloud, so they are accessible from almost anywhere.
If you have not used Evernote, I recommend you take it for test drive. A great place to start is by reading Brett Kelly’s Evernote Essentials e-book. Click here for details. (affiliate link)
Today, I am not going to go into the basics of using the application, but rather some ideas for saving time with it.
“What could you get done if all of your notes were available to you from anywhere?”
After all, having immediate access to your information is a powerful thing.
10 Time Management Ways to Use Evernote
There are myriad ways to use Evernote. And no wrong ways to use it…
In fact, there is even a marketplace to showcase all of the supplemental apps that use Evernote. (It is called The Trunk.)
Here are 10 of my favorite ways to save time using Evernote:
- Take Pictures of Things – I am not talking about for your photo album. I am referring to taking pictures of things you want to remember. A picture is worth 1000 words, so instead of trying to write down a description of that bottle of wine or the hours from that little shop, instead take a picture.
- Access from Everywhere – One of the best aspects of Evernote is that it is accessible from anywhere. Your Desktop. The Web. From your phone. Or your iPad. Most people using Evernote tend to relegate themselves to one access point for Evernote. Don’t forget about all the other options and leverage them.
- Scan Your Notes – What to do with all those paper notes? Scan them, of course. Evernote has OCR, so even many of your handwritten notes will be instantly searchable. (Michael Hyatt has a great post on this here.)
- Your Paperless Library – Trying to go paperless? Evernote is a great way to file all those PDF scans. In fact, you can even set up your scanner to file right to Evernote. Time to get rid of all those bills, papers, and file cabinets.
- Carry Reference Information – You may know clothing sizes, food brands, etc. But, when you are out and about running errands, do you remember the air filter size for your house? Or the type of light bulb needed in the dining room? Use Evernote to keep that “once in a blue moon” information at your fingertips.
- Save Important Receipts and Registrations – Many people don’t know what to do with all those old receipts. Put them right into Evernote. This is especially true of online receipts. You can email them from your inbox right into Evernote.
- Web Clipper – Surfing the web and find something useful? Save it for the future. I use the Web Clipper for Chrome. With a simple click I can quickly clip articles, URLs, or pics. When I think of the idea again, I can find it instantly.
- Solutions to Problems – This is one of my favorite uses. When I solve a problem, no matter how big or small, I store the solution in Evernote. That way, when I encounter the same issue in the future, I am ready for it. For example, I had a problem with my web server several years ago that required a technical list of steps to resolve. When it happened again recently, I simply pulled up my remediation notes from 3 years ago. Save your solutions so that you don’t have to solve problems mulitple times.
- Notebooks, Lists and Collections – Evernote is a great place to store your lists and collections. My wife recently started “notebooks” to store her wine collection and her favorite recipes. When she wants to find a recipe, no more searching through books, magazines, and online articles. As well, Evernote allows you to create shared notebooks. Need an idea repository for you and your business partner? Or a space for you and your spouse to collect notes on that next vacation you are planning?
- Sensitive Information – People get nervous about saving their sensitive information in the cloud. (Especially in light of many recent news articles about hackers.) However, with the proper precautions, it can be safe to put your important personal info out there. A little known feature is that you can encrypt your sensitive info. You can encrypt any note or part of a note. So, while I do not use Evernote as my password manager, I do store sensitive account info, #’s, and passwords in it. I just make sure I encrypt that information.
Saving Time With Evernote
Evernote is a very powerful tool.
You can use it casually, or you can use it extensively to replace almost all of your other filing systems.
No matter how you use it, it can be a great time saver.
How do you save time using Evernote? Share your best ideas below.
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What exactly is time management training?
Typically, time management training will involve a range of tools and learning of new skills which can be beneficial in helping you to manage your time more effectively. You may learn about planning, goal setting, delegation, organizing, scheduling, and prioritizing.
Time management training courses can help individuals and organizations to manage their time and resources, therefore ensuring effectiveness and productivity. Business time management training can assess the way your company runs and monitor time spent. Then recommendations can be made on how to streamline efforts. Individual time management courses generally teach people skills and provide tools for the person to assess their own current management skills and implement more efficient methods.
Time management training courses are specially designed for businesses to manage both individual time as well as the time for the whole team. Prioritizing tasks is a large method taught in these courses and more effective methods of communication between team members can also be identified.
After completing the time management training, participants should be able to identify areas where they can improve productivity. They will also be able to determine potential circumstances which may hinder progression and how to avoid or limit these circumstances.
Key elements for successful time management training courses include:
- Identify time constraints and possible solutions
- Determining time value and ways to save time
- Discovering how to spend time on most important and profitable activities.
- Organization and maximizing productivity.
- Delegating tasks and determining which activities to say “no” to.
- Prioritizing and valuing urgent, important and unimportant tasks
- Setting and managing goals
What should I look for in effective time management training?
There are many time management training courses and providers available. Word of mouth is one of the most effective ways to find good training in your area. Make sure to research credentials and qualifications from any trainer to determine if their background and training will fit your particular needs. You may also request client testimonials and case studies from a provider. With the number of training programs available, prices can vary widely as well as the amount of time spent in the training. Making a list of the things you wish to accomplish from your time management training will also help guide you to the provider who can best fit your desired outcome.
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