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Effective Time Management Strategies

Be Prepared – Schedule time between activities to
prepare for the next activity.

Be Realistic – Be as accurate as possible about the
amount of time you allot for activities.

Break Yourself In – While most SME owners are
optimistic with great expectations, if you are not
used to following a schedule, start slow. Leave
yourself those times during the day when you need
to think or get away.

Make it a Team Effort and Inform Others – Make
sure employees, clients, vendors, co-workers, and
other associates know you are going to be following
a new schedule. You might be surprised how many
people will help you protect your plan.

Create Expectations – Train others about what they
should expect from you. Let them know a sense of
urgency exists in business. Show up early, start
meetings and appointments on time, get to the
point, and conclude and leave on time.

Respect Others – Showing up late or keeping
people waiting is disrespectful. Disrespecting

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