Time Management Tools

It usually seems that something is always stealing the business owner's time. It's time to enlist some help. The best way to embrace time management is to use one of the following tools:

1. A Day-Timer® - This uses a proven system that is inexpensive and allows you to easily prioritize tasks and document important items.
2. Microsoft Outlook® - This software is a robust calendar, task list, and contact database all rolled into one. It gives you the ability to set electronic reminders that will keep you on task, keep track of all of your tasks and allow you to prioritize them, and keep up with everything that you do with a contact.
3. A PDA/Cell Phone – You can use virtually any pda or cell phone to keep contacts and to set reminders of important activities. In many cases a pda or cell phone can even sync up with Microsoft Outlook® to keep you on track on the road or at your desk.

The TSBDC offers free and confidential one-on-one counseling for existing and start up small businesses. To register for go to www.tsbdc.org.Other contact information - Phone (615) 230-4780 www.volstate.edu/tsbdcThe Tennessee Small Business Development Center Network is funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration and local community donors.