Feel like you have too much to do...and not enough time to get it all done?
The Ultimate Guide to Time Management & Productivity for Small Business Owners
As a business owner, how you manage (or don't manage) time has a direct correlation to the success of your enterprise. Often, we feel like we have too much to do and not enough time to do it.
Sure, you might try to prioritize tasks. But if there are 150 priorities on the desk screaming at you for attention, then really, you have no priorities at all.
That's why I created this Ultimate Guide to Time Management and Productivity.
In this library of articles, I share the best coaching secrets to help business owners reclaim their calendar and master productivity.
Each blog below tackles a different aspect of time management. By reading through these curated topics, everything from, "What is a default diary?" to "How can I free up 5-7 hours per week?" is dissected and answered with step-by-step instructions.
And, of course, if you'd like to save even more time - click the button below to discuss how hiring a business coach could be the best time management decision you ever make!
1. Developing the Right Mindset for Time Management
Successful business owners think about time differently.
Feeling overwhelmed with things to do? Three powerful questions to help you decide what is most important.
Read MoreDo these three things on a regular (daily) basis for 90 days. You will be stunned at the progress you will achieve.
Read MoreMark wanted to grow his business. To get that growth, he would need more time to focus on sales. Here are 3 things we did to free up his time.
Read MoreWhat happens in business coaching? Does it really work? What results can I expect? One of my clients has allowed me to pull back the curtain to show you
Read MoreHesitating about getting some help with your business? This article provides some insight to help you decide if it makes sense.
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1. Developing the Right Mindset for Time Management
Successful business owners think about time differently.
Feeling overwhelmed with things to do? Three powerful questions to help you decide what is most important.
Read MoreDo these three things on a regular (daily) basis for 90 days. You will be stunned at the progress you will achieve.
Read MoreMark wanted to grow his business. To get that growth, he would need more time to focus on sales. Here are 3 things we did to free up his time.
Read MoreWhat happens in business coaching? Does it really work? What results can I expect? One of my clients has allowed me to pull back the curtain to show you
Read MoreHesitating about getting some help with your business? This article provides some insight to help you decide if it makes sense.
Read More
2. Tasks, Calendar, and Email
Practical tips and techniques to increase your productivity, free up time, and get more done.
Taking control over your time is the first step to gain control over your business again. 3 steps to help you increase your productivity.
Read MoreLife isn’t fun when all your time is taken up by your business. Here’s what you need to do to get your time (and life) back
Read MoreFeeling overwhelmed with so much to do? Want to become more productive? Here are 15 of my best tips for making the most of your time.
Read MoreIs your inbox overflowing? Feeling stressed out with all the emails you need to deal with everyday? Here’s a 3-step process to regain control.
Read MoreNot enough time in your day? Take back control of your time with this simple exercise that will help you claw back 5-7 hours each week.
Read MoreWorking late? Working weekends? Never taking a decent vacation? Here’s what you need to do to gain time freedom and improve your business.
Read MoreDo you ever feel like you’re a hamster on a wheel – or that you have too many balls in the air? Here’s how to free up some of that time.
Read MoreToo much to do and not enough time? Always busy but not making progress? Here are 3 steps to help you manage your time better.
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2. Tasks, Calendar, and Email
Practical tips and techniques to increase your productivity, free up time, and get more done.
Taking control over your time is the first step to gain control over your business again. 3 steps to help you increase your productivity.
Read MoreLife isn’t fun when all your time is taken up by your business. Here’s what you need to do to get your time (and life) back
Read MoreFeeling overwhelmed with so much to do? Want to become more productive? Here are 15 of my best tips for making the most of your time.
Read MoreIs your inbox overflowing? Feeling stressed out with all the emails you need to deal with everyday? Here’s a 3-step process to regain control.
Read MoreNot enough time in your day? Take back control of your time with this simple exercise that will help you claw back 5-7 hours each week.
Read MoreWorking late? Working weekends? Never taking a decent vacation? Here’s what you need to do to gain time freedom and improve your business.
Read MoreDo you ever feel like you’re a hamster on a wheel – or that you have too many balls in the air? Here’s how to free up some of that time.
Read MoreToo much to do and not enough time? Always busy but not making progress? Here are 3 steps to help you manage your time better.
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3. Hiring a Virtual Assistant
Shifting your default behaviours in a way that serves both you and your business better.
The first few days and weeks you spend with your new hire are critical to developing trust and rapport. Here’s how to get this new relationship off to a great start.
Read MoreIf you want to grow your business, you need to make time to work ON it instead of IN it. Here are 25 tasks you can outsource to a VA.
Read MoreIf you’re feeling overwhelmed and pulled in all directions, one of the best things you can do is find a great virtual assistant – here’s how
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3. Hiring a Virtual Assistant
Shifting your default behaviours in a way that serves both you and your business better.
The first few days and weeks you spend with your new hire are critical to developing trust and rapport. Here’s how to get this new relationship off to a great start.
Read MoreIf you want to grow your business, you need to make time to work ON it instead of IN it. Here are 25 tasks you can outsource to a VA.
Read MoreIf you’re feeling overwhelmed and pulled in all directions, one of the best things you can do is find a great virtual assistant – here’s how
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4. Getting Support
If you want to develop yourself as a business owner, an experienced guide can help you do so faster and with fewer mistakes.
What does a business coach or advisor do? How do you choose the right one? How do you know if coaching is right for you.
Hit a wall on your own? Thinking of partnering with a business coach? Here are 7 signs that you and your business are ready for coaching.
Read MoreCoaching gives you a safe space to think out loud, solve problems, and step back from daily chaos—while adding structure and accountability to move your business forward.
Read MoreJohn Nieuwenburg joins the Titans of the Trades podcast to share practical insights for business owners on hiring, mindset, and building a self-managing business.
Read MoreCan AI replace a coach? Not quite. AI is a powerful assistant, but coaching brings clarity, structure, and accountability. Here’s how using both together can accelerate your business growth.
Read MoreWhen business is down, it might seem inappropriate to consider increasing expenditures by hiring a coach. Here are 5 ways a coach can help you turn things around.
Read MoreStruggling to grow your business? Discover how the “Five Steps to Freedom” framework can help you overcome time, team, and money challenges. From mastering marketing and delegation to improving cash flow and leadership, learn actionable strategies to build a business that works for you—not the other way around.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever thought about working with a business coach, I bet you have questions. So it’s a good thing I have answers. Here they are…
Read MoreWhat is coaching? What will we work on during our sessions? What will we do first? How long does it take? Answers to these questions and more!
Read MoreThinking about getting a business coach? The things that hold us back from coaching are the reasons we need a coach in the first place!
Read MoreWhat business coaching is, how it differs from consulting and life coaching, what to expect from your coach, and how a business coach can help you take your business to the next level.
Read More4. Getting Support
If you want to develop yourself as a business owner, an experienced guide can help you do so faster and with fewer mistakes.
What does a business coach or advisor do? How do you choose the right one? How do you know if coaching is right for you.
Hit a wall on your own? Thinking of partnering with a business coach? Here are 7 signs that you and your business are ready for coaching.
Read MoreCoaching gives you a safe space to think out loud, solve problems, and step back from daily chaos—while adding structure and accountability to move your business forward.
Read MoreJohn Nieuwenburg joins the Titans of the Trades podcast to share practical insights for business owners on hiring, mindset, and building a self-managing business.
Read MoreCan AI replace a coach? Not quite. AI is a powerful assistant, but coaching brings clarity, structure, and accountability. Here’s how using both together can accelerate your business growth.
Read MoreWhen business is down, it might seem inappropriate to consider increasing expenditures by hiring a coach. Here are 5 ways a coach can help you turn things around.
Read MoreStruggling to grow your business? Discover how the “Five Steps to Freedom” framework can help you overcome time, team, and money challenges. From mastering marketing and delegation to improving cash flow and leadership, learn actionable strategies to build a business that works for you—not the other way around.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever thought about working with a business coach, I bet you have questions. So it’s a good thing I have answers. Here they are…
Read MoreWhat is coaching? What will we work on during our sessions? What will we do first? How long does it take? Answers to these questions and more!
Read MoreThinking about getting a business coach? The things that hold us back from coaching are the reasons we need a coach in the first place!
Read MoreWhat business coaching is, how it differs from consulting and life coaching, what to expect from your coach, and how a business coach can help you take your business to the next level.
Read MoreOur proven business coaching program has delivered results to over 300 clients
Business coaching can help you:
- Improve operations, implement systems and remove bottlenecks so that you get your time back
- Hire and train the right team and eliminate people problems
- Grow your business with bigger and better clients
- Overcome cash flow issues and improve your financial management
- Make better decisions and become more profitable
When your business runs well, you get your life back.
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Return on your investment is guaranteed.
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Time is every business owner’s most precious resource. If you often feel like there’s too much to do and not enough time to do it, this guide is made for you. The Ultimate Guide to Time Management & Productivity compiles John’s top coaching insights on how to reclaim your time and get more done with less stress.
It starts by emphasizing that how you manage your time directly affects the success of your business. You might be juggling 150 tasks, all screaming for attention – and if everything’s a priority, then nothing is truly a priority. Sound familiar? We’ve been there, and that’s why this guide was created. It’s about moving from busy and overwhelmed to focused and effective.
Key Topics in the Guide: The guide is organized as a library of blog posts, each tackling a different aspect of time management for business owners. For example, you’ll find answers to questions like “What is a default diary and how can it help me?” (hint: it’s a tool to pre-schedule your ideal week so the important stuff gets done) and “How can I free up 5-7 hours per week?” (we have step-by-step instructions for a simple time audit that can uncover inefficiencies). Other articles dig into setting the right mindset about time (successful owners think about time differently – we’ll show you how to adopt that mindset), dealing with email overload, improving your productivity habits, and even a case study of an owner who freed up significant time to focus on growth.
Reading through this guide will give you practical tips and strategies you can implement right away. Whether it’s learning to prioritize tasks, delegate work, create better routines, or use tools to manage your schedule, you’ll gain insights to help you take control of your calendar. By the end, you should have plenty of ideas to help you work smarter, not just harder. And remember, if time management is a major pain point, discussing it with a coach can be the best “productivity hack” of all – sometimes an outside perspective can spot exactly where you can save time. This guide is a great start to get you thinking differently about how you use your time, so you can ultimately do more of what matters and less of what doesn’t.