Darrell Madding, Business Owner, Time Management

For business owners, time is precious and a hot commodity on a daily basis. In order to become successful and ensure you complete the tasks at hand, it’s essential to learn some of the best practices with time management. As you gain more experience, you will begin to determine what your specific preferences are in staying on task, which will show what works best for you. Luckily, in our digital age, there are a large number of applications and programs to help specifically with time management and hone in on those skills to keep you productive. Here are a few time management tips and tools to keep business owners on task and successful.

Prioritize and Set Goals
The best way to make sure you stay on task and complete the projects you need to is by prioritizing by importance. Starting each day or each week by understanding what needs to be accomplished right away will ensure you stay on task. Another way to supplement priorities is by setting goals each day of what you want and need to achieve.

Delegate and Avoid
When you set goals and prioritize your tasks, you can delegate other jobs to your employees to ensure things will get completed right and on time. To be a successful business owner and leader, you must rely on the help of others, making sure you hire the correct people to get the job done. Avoid also comes into play in order to complete those everyday tasks and not get bogged down with numerous questions from your employees. Choosing an office further away from the rest of the company will help to remove those distractions.

Utilize Technology
In the world of unlimited technology, there is always “an app for that”, especially when it comes to software to help you do better work. Time management software is no different. There are lists upon lists of applications to use depending on your time struggle at work. A large number of applications have been created to assist in relieving stress and anxiety with time pressures, establish focus, keep notes in one place, create and manage to-do lists, and even remember all of your passwords. Technology is designed to assist in the success of business owners everywhere.

No matter what your struggle is with time management, there is always a way for you to overcome and be a successful business owner and leader. Take these helpful tips and tools and incorporate them into your daily work routine to manage your time wisely and effectively.

Darrell Madding is the founder of D & L Oil where he currently serves as Managing Partner. He has extensive experience in the business world and also in being a business owner. Outside of work, he spends a time volunteering for different organizations. Darrell believes in the power of civic engagement and the importance of getting your community involved through different initiatives. This article was originally published at DarrellMadding.com on January 9, 2019.