小型企业主的时间管理策略

订单专家Rashelle ISIP，总部位于纽约市的生产力顾问和时间管理教练

If you wish to apply for a time management position, time management isn't something that can be learned overnight. It's an ongoing process of trial, error, learning and experimenting to find what works best for you and your unique working style.

如果您想申请时间管理职位，时间管理不是一夜之间可以学习的。这是一个正在进行的试验，错误，学习和实验的过程，以找到最适合您和您独特的工作风格的过程。

But, if you're anything like me, you want to start applying some best practices today. So, let's get started.

但是，如果您像我一样，您想立即开始采用一些最佳实践。因此，让我们开始。

Time management is a critical factor in any endeavor, especially in today's fast-paced and highly competitive business landscape. This is particularly pertinent for small-business owners who juggle multiple responsibilities and strive to maximize productivity within limited resources.

时间管理是任何努力的关键因素，尤其是在当今快节奏且竞争激烈的商业环境中。这对于小企业主尤其相关，他们兼顾多重责任并努力在有限的资源中最大化生产率。

Productive time management is a valuable asset in any domain, and it's a skill that can be honed and refined with practice and persistence.

生产时间管理是任何领域的宝贵资产，这是一项可以通过实践和持久性来磨练和完善的技能。

CALENDAR AS A TIME-MANAGEMENT TOOL

日历作为时间管理工具

"A calendar system is essential for staying on schedule and preventing anything from derailing you,” says Rashelle Isip, a New York City-based productivity consultant and time management coach with The Order Expert.

总部位于纽约市的生产力顾问和订单专家的时间管理教练Rashelle ISIP说：“日历系统对于保持计划并防止任何事情脱轨至关重要。”

Isip, who spoke during a recent webinar titled “Time Management Strategies for Small-Business Owners” sponsored by the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), says that calendars are a critical time-management tool.

ISIP在最近的网络研讨会上发表了题为“小型企业主的时间管理策略”，由退休高管服务兵团（SCORE）赞助，他说日历是一种关键的时间管理工具。

"You'll want to use a system that works best for you. Some people prefer having a physical calendar that they can write in, while others might prefer a digital calendar system. Or, you might want to use both."

“您需要使用最适合您的系统。有些人更喜欢拥有可以写入的物理日历，而另一些人可能更喜欢数字日历系统。或者，您可能想同时使用两者。”

The key, she says, is to pick a system that you'll actually use and stick with it.

她说，钥匙是选择您实际使用并坚持使用的系统。

"I recommend having a master calendar where you put all of your appointments, meetings and events. This could be a shared family calendar or a work calendar. But, you'll want to have one central calendar where you're keeping track of everything."

“我建议您拥有一个主日历，在这里您将所有约会，会议和活动放置。这可能是共享的家庭日历或工作日历。但是，您希望拥有一个中央日历，其中您可以跟踪所有内容。”

Then, she says, you'll also want to have a personal calendar where you can schedule time for yourself, such as working on a project, working out or doing something else that's important to you.

然后，她说，您还希望拥有一个个人日历，您可以在其中安排时间，例如从事项目，锻炼或做其他对您重要的事情。

"This is a calendar that's really just for your own time and tasks, and it's not something that needs to be shared with anyone else."

“这是一个实际上仅出于您自己的时间和任务的日历，这不是需要与其他任何人共享的东西。”

Finally, she says, you'll also want to have a separate calendar for recurring tasks, such as paying bills or submitting payroll.

最后，她说，您还需要一个单独的日历来进行重复的任务，例如支付账单或提交工资单。

"This calendar will help you stay on top of these tasks and prevent them from slipping through the cracks."

“该日历将帮助您掌握这些任务的顶部，并防止它们滑过裂缝。”

By using a calendar system in this way, Isip says that you can stay organized, scheduled and on track to achieve your goals.

ISIP说，通过以这种方式使用日历系统，您可以保持井井有条，安排并有望实现目标。

THE WORK OF DELEGATION

代表团的工作

"So why should you even bother delegating tasks in your business?" Isip asks. "For starters, it allows you more time for your own work. You have the time and the space to actually sit down and take care of that administration work, those finances or anything else that's interesting and valuable to you."

“那么，为什么您甚至要费心将任务委派在您的业务中呢？” ISIP问。 “对于初学者来说，它可以让您有更多时间进行自己的工作。您有时间和空间可以真正坐下来照顾该行政工作，这些财务或其他对您来说有趣和有价值的东西。”

Delegation also allows owners and managers to gain the support of those around them, which, in turn, allows them to support others.

委托还允许业主和经理获得周围人员的支持，这反过来允许他们支持他人。

In many cases, "You have a set of employees. These people are available to help you. So, when you delegate tasks, you tap into their support network. Delegating tasks also offers opportunities for growth. If you're grooming someone into a managerial position, or just want to give someone more responsibility, delegating tasks can be a path to that."

在许多情况下，“您有一组员工。这些人可以为您提供帮助。因此，当您委派任务时，您会利用他们的支持网络。委派任务还提供了成长的机会。如果您将某人培养为管理职位，或者只是想给某人提供更多责任，那么将任务委派给了这一途径。”

Spreading out responsibility for tasks also allows leaders to rely on the specialized skills of others.

分散任务责任也使领导者能够依靠他人的专业技能。

"If you're working with, let's say, a lawyer, a bookkeeper, an accountant, a graphic designer, a copywriter or someone else doing some professional tasks that you don't do yourself, these are all things that people help you with to get the work done for your business."

“如果您正在与之合作，可以说，是律师，簿记员，会计师，图形设计师，撰稿人或其他人从事您不做自己不做的专业任务的其他人，这些都是人们帮助您完成工作的所有事情。”

There's also a psychological function that practicing delegation can serve.

练习代表团也可以发挥心理功能。

"When you delegate tasks, it solidifies your role as an entrepreneur or small-business owner. You realize that you can't do it all by yourself and that you know asking for help is just part of the process of being a business owner."

“当您委派任务时，它巩固了您作为企业家或小型企业所有者的角色。您意识到自己不能自己做所有事情，并且您知道寻求帮助只是成为企业主过程的一部分。”

TASKS SUITABLE FOR DELEGATION

适合委派的任务

What are some general responsibilities that can be delegated?

可以委派的一些一般责任是什么？

"You can easily delegate those one-off tasks—things that can be quickly done without much thought. Maybe a product needs to be picked up from somewhere. Maybe there are phone calls that need to be made, or meetings that need to be confirmed. Anything that can be done quickly and easily is something that could be delegated."

“您可以轻松地委派那些一次性任务 - 可以快速完成无需思考的事情。也许需要从某个地方捡起产品。也许有一些电话需要打电话，或者需要确认会议。

When it comes to delegating projects and assignments, Isip says it isn't necessary to take an “all or nothing” approach.

在委派项目和作业方面，ISIP表示，不需要采用“全部或全无”的方法。

"You can break it up into smaller chunks. Could you delegate some planning, brainstorming or thinking responsibilities? How about researching, reviewing or evaluating things? Having someone do that first pass can be valuable."

“您可以将其分解为较小的部分。您能否委派一些计划，集思广益或思考的责任？研究，审查或评估事物怎么样？让某人这样做可以很有价值。”

But, while the owner might entrust tasks to the team

但是，尽管所有者可能会将任务委托给团队