For me the biggest headache I get while
running my handmade business is the need to be in ten places at the
same time. There is just never enough of me to go around family, the
day job, promoting my handmade work and actually making my
creations.... I am often split between what I call the admin side -
you know – answering emails, promoting, listing items online and
all the things in between such as photographing, tweeting, face
booking, etc and the making side - which is why I got into this
'hobby' in the first place!
So I decided to get organised and try
something new. Funny how when we go out to our day jobs we follow a
timetable and have breaks or meetings at certain times and make it
through the day doing what we can by hometime. However with a stay at
home business it is so much easier to get distracted and off-task or
work 24/7! SO I am going to implement something I do in my day job
all the time. A bit of a trial I guess but I am hopeful it will help.
I am going to schedule my days at home!
Literally! I have a template of a daily planner I use for work and on
it I am going to make time for the things I want to get done on my
home days.
Here are a few things to start my list
off
- Online promoting -facebook, twitter, blogging
- Listing – at the right times for maximum exposure – not just when I get time!
- My Creating time – the biggest portion of the day – split into planning, prepping and putting together on different days of the week
- Exercise – so important when you sit in front of a sewing machine/computer all day
- Emails – reading and sending
- Professional Development/Additional Learning/Reading
- Accounts – yuk – but I learnt the hard way not to leave it tooooo long!!
And I am going to stop work at 6pm –
just because its a home job doesn't mean its an all day and all night
job – take time to relax and enjoy time with your family!
If you choose to try this then I would
love to know how you get on and any pointers you might have for me.
You can find more planning templates at http://www.wahm-business-ideas.com You can also add to the list and make it your own. Good luck!
What a great idea, Joy! I definitely need some organization in my life. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad I could suggest it:) Don't forget to let us know how you get on.
Deletegreat post!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gill:)
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