Daily Routine Tips for Small Business Owners

If you find yourself starving for balance and asking for more hours in the day, it may be time to consider developing a daily routine that maximizes both your resources and your time.

The University of Maine conducted a study that showed throughout history, the most successful people in their fields - the geniuses of that field - almost all had daily routines.

Here are eight behaviors that you can’t afford to not have in your daily routine:

• Schedule your meal times and water intake.

• Conduct daily listening reports for industry key words and competitors.

• Create daily task lists of three items that must be completed that day.

• Take intentional mental breaks that can be used at your discretion.

• Spend time cultivating relationships with your customers and employees.

• Identify a challenge with three ways to solve it.

• Designate an end-of-day time and respect it.

• Plan today’s agenda the night before.

When building and sustaining a business of any size, it is important to work smarter, not harder. With these tips, you can work towards maximizing your day, achieving success and enjoying life you’ve built.