09 Nov How to Deal with Tiredness
It’s tempting to try to do everything if you’re a small business owner, and long hours add pressure. Tiredness, one of the most commonly overlooked #smallbusinesschallenges, can leave you disorganised, forgetful and cranky, not paying as much attention to clients as you should, and making mistakes.
Unless you’re a #superhuman, business owners have to pace themselves, which includes embracing #strategicdelegation, something that for any highly motivated individual isn’t easy to ask. Start by identifying business elements that don’t require your expertise, such as mailing, and take on an assistant, even part-time, to help out – after all, it’s an investment that frees you up to do what you do best!
You could also consider delegating tasks that are outside your skillset to specialists, such as accounting or legal experts – the results will likely be more professional and can save you endless headaches.
You could also invest in automation of simple functions, for instance by using customer service apps like Zendesk, or financial management solutions like NetSuite.
It’s important to get on top of these things, because taking time out is critical for your health and wellbeing, not to mention family relationships. Get into the habit of segmenting your day – analyse when and how you work best, the time you’d like to put into leisure or family, and create schedules that identify key activities and how long they’re likely to take.
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