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In a business climate where everything is about saving costs, improving your productivity has never been more important. Whether it\u2019s you or your team that needs a boost, here are 7 tips for improving your productivity.
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\n1) Identify Your Peak Time<\/strong>
\nThere are times in our day when we are much more productive than others. If it\u2019s the morning, plan in difficult tasks then so you can approach them with the most energy, including tasks you\u2019ve been putting off for a while. Work with your team to understand their most productive times too, make the most of them and delegate where possible!
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\n2) Review Your Processes<\/strong>
\nReview processes within your business to see whether there are improvements that can be made. For example, you could be spending too long on chasing customers for payments, when you could be out there chasing business! There are many different tools online and job management software such as Okappy<\/a> that can lift the burden of a heavy admin workload.
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\n3) Get Some Rest<\/strong>
\nTaking a break is essential for improving productivity. Simply getting away from the task at\u00a0hand refreshes the mind and ensures you have more energy to tackle it. Getting enough sleep is important too, as you know yourself, there\u2019s no time you\u2019re less productive than when you\u2019re worn out!
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\n4) Ask Yourself a Question<\/strong>
\nTry to get in to the habit each day of asking yourself \u201cis what I\u2019m doing productive?\u201d, as it will really help you identify your vices! It could be a little Facebook scrolling that turns in to 30 minutes of wasted time or perhaps reviewing paper job sheets that could be done electronically. Asking yourself this question really helps you to understand where time is being wasted.
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\n5) Prepare for the Next Day<\/strong>
\nAt the end of each day it\u2019s well worth taking the time to prepare for the next one. Take a few moments to consider what is happening the following\u00a0day and what you need to prepare for. This will help you switch off for\u00a0an evening, enjoy some rest and also ensure that you face the next day with renewed productivity and a clear idea of what tasks you need to complete first.
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\n6) Don\u2019t Overload Yourself<\/strong>
\nOne of the biggest barriers to improving productivity is a workload that is simply unachievable! Take a look at your workload to spot\u00a0what could be delegated or saved for another day and encourage your team to do the same. Letting a\u00a0client down is obviously not an option in the trade, so realising\u00a0what\u2019s actually achievable and finding a solution is really important.
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\n7) Incentivise!<\/strong>
\nOften there\u2019s nothing that makes you more productive than knowing there\u2019s a great reward waiting for you! You know that it\u2019s important that you deliver an excellent level of customer service, so you don\u2019t want your team rushing through their jobs. However, offering an incentive, such as an extra holiday day or a small bonus, can really motivate people to achieve more. Don\u2019t forget yourself too!
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\nImproving productivity isn\u2019t easy, but if you can understand the barriers and put incentives and technologies in place to help things run smoother then you\u2019re right on track to a more productive and happier workforce!
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