When you’re an entrepreneur, and you’re the driving force behind your company and every role within it, just getting started and staying on task can seem like a monumental challenge at times. We talk a lot about the things you can do to be successful, but what about how to just get yourself moving in the morning and stay focused throughout the day? This week’s Gig Economy is all about making smart decisions to keep yourself working effectively, not just killing hours each day. We all need to refocus a bit sometimes, get back to basics, so check out these articles from around the web to help you do just that.
Be Productive from the Start
The beginning is the best place to start, so lets kick off with an article about how to wake up on the right side of the bed. You can set the tone for the whole day just be getting started on the right foot. Here’s 4 morning hacks from Entrepreneur.com to help you wake up and hop right to productivity!
Dress for Success
Now that you’re awake, you’ve had your coffee, and you’re ready to get down to business, are you dressed for the part? It might sound silly, in fact maybe working in your PJ’s is the reason you wanted to work from home in the first place! Yet the truth is that dressing professionally can shift your whole mentality and can push you to be more productive. Skeptical? Check out our blog post all about why it’s worthwhile to dress as if you mean business.
Invest Wisely
Maybe it seems out of place to have an article about how to fund your enterprise, but the truth is that the source of your seed funding can hugely determine your ability to fuel your business until it can sustain itself. Knowing that you’ve invested wisely will help you stay focused, on task, and determined even through the ups and downs of building your own business. This is all the more essential if you’re considering using equity to finance your startup. Before you make any decisions, read this article from Fox Small Business News first.
Time Flies When You’re Procrastinating
Have you ever said you’re going to take a 5 minute Facebook break only to look up and realize that 2 hours have passed and you’re still watching funny kitten videos? A Time Management program can help you track how you’re spending time and help you manage your time better. For an entrepreneur time isn’t just money, it’s a priceless resource and using your time well can mean the difference between success or failure. Check out our blog post on how a time management tool can help your get rich.
Have you had to reestablish good time management habits in your work? What did you do? Tell us in the comments!
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