Either run the day, or the day will run you” - Jim Rohn
An entrepreneur is a jack-of-all-trade. They are the face of the company and most of the time take on many different roles. They must represent the company, connect with the clientele, as well as create time to be available for all the departments and employees of their organization.
A typical day for an entrepreneur might include picking up a lead on a new client, having business meetings, or even doing something as basic as administrative work. No job is considered too small for a true business connoisseur. Most entrepreneurs pour their heart and soul into their business and work endless hours, are constantly checking their emails, and taking business calls during personal time.
With only 24 hours in the day, and an infinite amount of things to do, how does an entrepreneur get things done in 24 hours? The answer is simple: Time Management!
The key concept of time management is prioritizing and planning out the day strategically. For example, an entrepreneur who knows his schedule ahead of time can plan out his day better. For the purpose of organizing, a meeting that is on side of town will not be scheduled back to back with a meeting 45 minutes away. The time it takes to get to these two different places is a waste of time. The ability to have a schedule available beforehand allows for the entrepreneur to view all his tasks as a whole and figure out which ones are more vital. This is not to say that all tasks are not important, but there needs to be an order of events and some tasks must be prioritized. One of the most important responsibilities of a business owner is the ability to make hard decisions and prioritize certain things that analysts or associates are not responsible for doing.
The final piece of the Time Management Puzzle is the ability to rely on a team. An entrepreneurs business can only succeed when his team is all working together to bring the whole organization closer to their goal. An outsourced CFO service can be the perfect contribution to an entrepreneurs team because they are less expensive than a full time CFO, and complete all the same tasks. Saving money and having assistance in strategizing financial growth for the organization can help clear up an entrepreneurs day so they can do more. Prioritizing, strategizing, and working together are all key aspects to give entrepreneurs an opportunity to get everything done in 24 hours.
Nations offers CFO Services offers small business accounting, supporting your start-up in making smart financial decisions and strategy. When you’re getting a business off the ground, you need to be sure that your Financial Services team are experienced and trustworthy. With Nations, you get a business partner with decades of experience, leaving you to focus on growing your product. Nations – we know money matters.
