When I got dressed last week, I learned the truth. Too many trips to the refrigerator for snacks while working from home has made me—and my cat—gain a few pounds. I knew it was time to make some changes in my daily routine. As a small business owner, this made me stop and think. How do you know when your business needs a diet and where the extra “calories” are coming from?
Start a “food” diary
These days, it is easy to eat too much. I started tracking what I eat, the amount of exercise I get, and my weight. This lets me see the overall impact of my routine. The same can be true for your business. People operate differently when they see the bigger picture and the impact of how their time is spent. Have your team start tracking time. Think of it as a food diary. It will help identify where the extra “calories” are coming from.
Skip the paper; use an App
I quickly discovered that I kept losing my food diary. It was never where I needed it, and I kept forgetting what I ate. The same is likely true for your team and paper time sheets. Skip the frustration. Use a simple time tracking App. Your team will never lose it; and better yet, time can be accurately tracked as work happens on or off-site.
Make changes and see the results
My food diary shows that I love chicken wings. I cut back and started spending more time on my bike. I’m starting to see results. Your team’s “food diary” will capture where time is spent, track productivity, and help you pinpoint problem areas to address.
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