Is Time Management An Issue?

A VA colleague posted a great article on her blog recently regarding time management with clients. She looked at the issue of time management and how it related to VAs in terms of managing their clients. This is an issue for all solopreneurs/small business owners so I duly jumped in with my two cents on this topic:

Hi Kathie,

This is a great topic - thank you for discussing it. When I started to get busier I realised I needed a system that would allow me to anticipate or schedule in client’s work. I designed a really simple spreadsheet with the weeks along the top and the client’s down the side. I encourage my clients to book work with me in advance so that I can put this in my schedule. For regular clients I can book in so many hours for them each week, and because my spreadsheet totals the number of hours booked each week I can see what my commitments are and what I have left.

I find that it’s really working, not only because my clients can get ‘booked in’ so to speak, but when I get an enquiry for new work I can look at my schedule to see if I can meet their deadline. It not I tell them ‘I can’t do it for you this week, but I do have free time the following week.’

This system works well for me!

If you find yourself having time management issues with your clients, then give my system a go!