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How to cut down on admin time There’s no denying that owning a small business often involves working around the clock. But in many cases, an endless work schedule has less to do with making deadlines than it does with sinking hours into menial tasks. Luckily, there’s no shortage of strategies to consolidate days spent on administration and focus your efforts on reaching big-picture goals. Here are three habits you might consider implementing if you’re looking to cut down on admin time. Commit to a daily plan In Managing Actions, a white paper by Adapt Training Solutions, personal productivity expert Dermot Crowley makes a powerful case for committing to a daily plan. For Crowley, mapping out your daily workload in the morning lets you identify your priorities and commitments and better allocate your time. It also lets you slot in a period that’s devoted to administration rather than allowing these tasks to pile up over the course of the week. Devoting 30 minutes a day to duties like bookkeeping, scheduling and processing invoices will help you tackle the workload in small increments rather than letting it take over your life. Master the art of proactive scheduling Dealing with administrative duties as they crop up is a reactive habit that can waste time and make you feel like you’re not in control. Crowley says proactive scheduling, a strategy that empowers you to deal with tasks in a planned and focused manner, is key to optimising productivity and taking charge of your time. Think about using a centralised system like Microsoft Outlook or Apple Calendar to break administrative demands into actionable steps. Slotting these duties into the hours in which you’re most productive – such as early mornings or late afternoons – will streamline your ability to complete these tasks. Don’t be afraid to outsource Sometimes, spending hours on administration can prevent you from completing or securing high-value work. In this case, outsourcing tasks that are menial but necessary – such as bookkeeping, chasing debts or diary management – can help you reclaim precious hours. Delegating tasks doesn’t just cut down on admin time, it can also carve out space for your business to grow. Outsourcing can free up the time and resources to steer your business in the right direction and increase your sense of control. Admin might be an unavoidable part of running a business, but it doesn’t have to engulf your working life. By taking a more strategic approach to managing menial tasks, you can not only streamline admin, but potentially boost your bottom line. Just as mapping out your daily workload helps you better allocate your time, it's important to have a clear direction for your business from the get-go

Happy Christmas to all from all of us! While Shepherds Watched While shepherds watched Their flocks by night All seated on the ground The angel of the Lord came down And glory shone around NB The Union of Shepherds has complained that it breaches health and safety regulations to insist that shepherds watch their flocks without appropriate seating arrangements being provided, therefore benches, stools and orthopaedic chairs must be made available. Shepherds have also requested that, due to the inclement weather conditions at this time of year, they should watch their flocks via cctv cameras from centrally heated observation huts. Please note, the angel of the lord is reminded that before shining his/her glory all around she/he must ascertain that all shepherds have been issued with glasses capable

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4 things your business is paying for unnecessarily They may not seem like a lot, but when added together, those small monthly fees and charges can take a big bite out of your profit margin. You might want to consider dumping these business expenses in your next financial audit. 1. Last-minute purchasing You may think you’re saving money by only purchasing from your suppliers when you are about to run out, but is this “just in time” buying strategy leading to other inefficiencies such as higher delivery costs or extra administration? It could also be possible that by failing to plan ahead, you miss out on bulk discounts. Demand is always fluctuating, and buying your supplies in bulk can be a risk, especially when you are dealing in perishables. Regular cash flow forecasting and market analysis will help reduce the risk and make you feel more confident about placing fewer, larger orders. 2. Premium-priced suppliers One of the big rules of commodities trading is that when it comes to most mass-produced items and raw materials, price is the ruling factor. There’s always a chance that you will be able to find an alternative supplier who can deliver a comparable service for a lower price. Make it a habit to periodically shop around for alternatives. That being said, be sure to check their reputation and company history, as a bad link in your supply chain can easily wipe out the benefits of going cheaper. 3. Inefficient practices Are you leaving the office lights on after closing time? Printing off reports that are filed away unread, never to be touched again because they’re easily found in your database? Paying for a billboard when a competitor is getting better results from social media? When added together, these smaller inefficiencies can make a big difference to your bottom line. Audit your processes at least every 12 months to see if you can identify alternative practices that will give you the same result for less expenditure. 4. Unneeded extras Many of the best ideas on how to save money in your business can come directly from your employees and line managers. Start by asking them if they currently see the business paying for things that they don’t use, or for things that they don’t feel add any value to the company. Often the little expenditures add up to make a big difference to the health of your business. By eliminating these hidden inefficiencies, you can cut company expenses without altering quality or productivity – and have more money left over at the end of each month to grow your business. Often keeping track of what you’re spending money on in your business is the first step to uncovering those unnecessary items that can be eliminated

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