This Is How To Make Your Life Easier As A One Man Band Business

July 30, 2018

Being the owner of a one man band business can be really satisfying, but really hard too. Taking care of everything alone can bring a lot of different worries and stresses, and eventually, these things can cause real issues.
If you want to make your life easier as a one man band business, there are various things you can do. Interested? Read on for some suggestions that guarantee effective results.
Learn How To Prioritize And Manage Your Time
Managing and prioritizing your time well is so important as a one man band business. You need to be able to know what has to get done that day and follow it through effectively. Managing your time is important too – just because you’re not at a regular job and you don’t have a boss doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be strict with yourself.
This could mean writing out your daily tasks and giving yourself time slots to complete them in. For some, this can give them a push to get things done and stop everything from seeming so overwhelming.
Hire A Virtual Assistant
If you’re struggling to stay on top of the admin side of things, hiring a virtual assistant could be the way to go. You’ll have less responsibility when you outsource, so you don’t have to worry if you can’t afford their services one month. They can do all kinds for you, including taking calls and messages.
There are other things you can outsource too, like content creation, if that isn’t a strong point. Know your strengths and weaknesses and then go from there. You won’t spend as much money if you do all of these things yourself, but it could stunt your growth, and you might not complete things as effectively. It’s best to stick to the things you enjoy, and the things you know you’re great at!
Have Somebody Take Care Of Your Accounts
Don’t attempt to keep track of your accounts yourself, either. Keeping track of them accurately can be make or break for your business, as you don’t want to end up giving everything away to the taxman. Firms like Howlader and co can help you to save as much as possible and only pay what you owe. You don’t want to be worrying too much about completing your tax return when you have a business to run!
Don’t Take On More Than You Can Handle
It can be tempting to take on as much work as possible – after all, you want to grow your business and you want to make as much cash as you can, right? Taking on more than you can handle can be detrimental; you can get stressed out, and even suffer from burnout. You might start thinking that running a business isn’t for you. It’s important to set boundaries and know your limits.
Don’t Neglect Other Areas Of Your Life
Make sure that you don’t end up neglecting other areas of your life, as this is easily done when running a business. Take care of your physical and mental health and your business will thrive.

Mark Asquith

That British podcast guy, Mark is co-founder of Captivate.fm, the world's only growth-oriented podcast host. A Harvard, TEDx, Podcast Movement and Podfest speaker (amongst many more!), he's a wildly approachable Brit and Star Wars/DC Comics geek.

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