Most small business owners know they could do everything they needed to do…if they just had a little more time. While we can’t build time machines, we can manage the time we have much better – and the Internet can help.
But before I start listing my favorite tools, you must promise me something. No tool will manage your time for you. It will simply assist in the process. To maximize the effectiveness of any time management program, you must incorporate it into your life…every day.
My favorite online helper is Google Calendar. Its simplicity and ease of use make it one of the first sites I check every day. With its handy sharing capabilities, my receptionist can update my calendar instantly, enabling me to see the update on my iPhone without having to sync!
Another great site is Remember the Milk. Ironically, the strange name makes it easier to “remember.” This site will organize your tasks and remind you until you do them! They have a great iPhone and Android app so you can see your list while on-the-go. You can organize your tasks any way you want and even set repeating tasks.
Finally, if you are a gmail user, turn on Priority Inbox. See the video. It sorts your most “important” e-mail messages to the top of the list. You can train it over time. Trust me on this one. It saves me a ton of time. I tell people that their job is to make good decisions on what’s important, rather than what just arrived three minutes ago!
