Time Management for Entrepreneurs
Table of Contents
Introduction ..........................................................................................................6
Chapter 1 – The Importance of Time Management...........................................8
The Benefits of Time Management.....................................................................9
How Ineffective Time Management Can Hurt Your Business...........................11
Chapter 2 – Applying the Pareto Principle to Your Business .......................12
The Importance of the Pareto Principle ............................................................13
Applying the Pareto Principle to Your Business ...............................................14
Chapter 3 – Understanding Parkinson’s Law and How To Use It To Your Advantage ..........................................................................................................17
Running Against the Clock ...............................................................................19
Crush the Cockroaches of Productivity.............................................................20
Implement the Pomodoro Method ....................................................................21
Chapter 4 – Prioritize Your Projects and Tasks Using the Eisenhower Matrix .............................................................................................................................23
The Four Quadrants of the Eisenhower Matrix.................................................24
Using the Eisenhower Matrix to Increase Productivity......................................27
Chapter 5 – Why Having a Routine Can Help You Manage Your Time Better .............................................................................................................................28
Create a Chart ..................................................................................................29
Avoid Social Media Distractions .......................................................................30
Stay Focused....................................................................................................30
Reorganize Around Time..................................................................................31
Greater Achievements ......................................................................................32
TIME MANAGEMENT FOR ENTREPRENEURS
More Free Time ................................................................................................32
Increases Productivity.......................................................................................33
Avoid Procrastination........................................................................................33
Become More Disciplined .................................................................................34
Chapter 6 – Improve Your Time Management By Learning to Delegate and Outsource ...........................................................................................................36
Learning the Art of Delegation ..........................................................................37
Outsourcing Tasks for Better Time Management .............................................38
Why You Should Outsource the Work ..............................................................39
Types of Tasks You Can Outsource.................................................................40
Chapter 7 – How Building Good Habits Can Improve Your Time Management .......................................................................................................42
Focusing on Physical Health ............................................................................43
Focusing on Mental Health with Meditation ......................................................45
Chapter 8 – Tools and Apps to Help You Increase Your Productivity and Manage Your Time.............................................................................................47
Google Calendar...............................................................................................48 RescueTime......................................................................................................48
Focus Booster...................................................................................................49 Toggl.................................................................................................................50
Evernote ...........................................................................................................50
Mind42 ..............................................................................................................51
SyncBackFree ..................................................................................................51 MyLifeOrganized (MLO) ...................................................................................52
1Password ........................................................................................................52
Conclusion .........................................................................................................54