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In my previous occupation as a quality inspector, I learned a lot about time management. They even sent me to time management classes, where a couple of us learned about value added and non-value added time. Yes, it was very analytical, but very beneficial just the same. My thinking was never the same afterward. I find the need again to apply these skills to the world of online business and my primary direct selling business opportunity. Using Twitter and Facebook can be value or non-value based on how you use the mediums.
- Time management meant evaluation of how long it took to do a specific task and why.
- Were we walking too far to complete a task when we could have made a couple of changes that saved time?
- What process were we using at one particular station?
- Did we have sufficient tooling on hand?
- Did our work area have a system that created a perfect and productive flow?
- Even as to how many breaks you took everyday was also evaluated. No employer wants to pay 8 hours a day for 6 hours of work.
So, what does this have to do with Twitter, Facebook, forums, and MySpace.com, to name a few. Again, the proper use of the social networks is what makes these places so incredible. Most are just spamming on these anyway. They are not engaging in the interests of their followers, and establishing mature dialogue. Be careful about how long you spend in these places if you are not going to use them right.
Your ultimate goal is to run your business which requires money making operations and functions. Talking at the water cooler for 40 minutes about nothing gets no work done. So shave 35 minutes off of that and post a content packed blog post and then synndicate it. Write another follow-up in your auto responder program. Spend quality time mastering your chosen method of advertising.
Allot time/day to comment on other blog posts, post to the walls of your Facebook friends and business partners and network. Give them some link love, they deserve it! In animation school we developed a weekly work-flow which helped us get our assignments done by the end of the week for upload. For example:
- Day 1 – Watch video lesson. listen to audio file and begin thumbnail ideas
- Day 2 – Thumbnail it to death and choose 3 or 4 phrases to work with
- Day 3 – Review thumbnails and Block in ideas in computer
- Day 4 – Begin first pass of “fleshing out” of the blocking phase
- Day 5 – Refine animation.
We can’t do all of our business in one day. So, piece work it. Keep yourself from becoming overwhelmed, because it can happen so fast in home based business. FOCUS! Quit straightening up your desk and get to the real work. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. Overcome by DOING what you are afraid to do. Pick up the phone, post that blog or advertisement.
How? Simple.
- First, outline the tasks needing to be done during the week. – E.g. training, calling prospects, posting, etc….
- Secondly, split them up across Mon-Fri. – depends on how much time you have each day.
- Thirdly, prioritize them. – maximize your allotted time each day by doing most important things.
- Make sure money making actions are top of list
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To Your Success,
God Bless,
P.S. Here is a link to help those trying to do business in the social media arena like Twitter and Facebook. Inside of Traffic Formula 2.0 is two lessons with Mike Klingler – awesome! This is social media mastery. Total 6 figure income using ONLY FREE social media marketing.
