Comments on: Productivity, Efficiency and Small Business Marketing

By: Jasmin Williams

Jasmin Williams — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:10:53 +0000

I thought that mayonnaise jar-rocks-pebbles-sand thing only applies how to manage the important persons in your life, yet they are also perfect guide on how you can achieve your goals, maybe not for your business but for your life. Since I am not really into business, I do not have any other suggestion but to make sure that you keep an organizer, not just to manage your activities but to manage your time too.

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:22:08 +0000

I think that one of the biggest problem with small business marketing is that often times small business owners try and do too much on their own without talking to someone that has experience with marketing and such. The tips in your article are really great!

By: Stephen

Stephen — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:27:03 +0000

Shari,

the single biggest problem I have is with trying to do too much by myslef. i ahve to be one of the worst delegators around which causes me massive headaches. I am really going to try and take on board your suggestion

Schedule time to tackle your big rocks into your weekly calendar. If you don’t schedule the time, it will fill up with something else … happens every time.

That is so true in my case.

Stephen

By: Deborah Bradley

Deborah Bradley — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:10:26 +0000

Like you I’m also a multitasker I do different task in my company and your right about setting goals at the beginning so that you can see your progress.

By: Shari Voigt

Shari Voigt — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:18:54 +0000

What are your goals for your business as a web designer? Would building a phenomenal portfolio help you market your business? How about building an email list to keep your current clients apprised of new ideas they might need you to implement? In my analogy, the big rocks are the important tasks that move you closer to your business goals. The sand is the trivial stuff that seeps in and takes over our day before we realize it.

By: Article Stock

Article Stock — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:23:38 +0000

Hi, I am sorry. But I do not understand the big rocks part? Could you give some real examples? Like I am a webdesigner. What would be a big rock for me?

By: Powwownowbizfsh

Powwownowbizfsh — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:01:33 +0000

Nice post Shari. Like the big rocks/sand analogy. The big difficulty is sticking to the routine.

By: Jen | UPrinting

Jen | UPrinting — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:22:44 +0000

Great productivity post. This is one good way to get more done simply and efficiently. About number 4 though, when I advise people on these things in roughly the same way, I tell them to reward themselves instead. The reward can be as simple as spending extra time with friends or family, or going for a refreshing walk.

Thanks, keep up the great posts!