We often think that we are saving time by rushing through a project. The reality is that if we don’t do it right the first time we will have to do at least parts of it again to fix our mistakes. By the time we’re finished the second time, we will have spent longer working on this project than we would have if we had just taken the time to do it right to begin with. Can you save time without rushing? Is it possible to get jobs done faster, while still doing them correctly? Absolutely! (Especially when you use our easy inventory management solution!) Keep reading for some tips on how to save time and still get the job done right the first time.
- Start with a plan. One of the biggest time sucks of all is not having a plan before you begin. If you haven’t taken the time to plan, you are often unsure of how you are going to complete the project. It’s easy to become distracted or get off task as you meander through the process. Taking the time to consider your strategy before you begin can be a huge timesaver.
- Gather your materials before you begin. Starting and stopping are the enemies of efficiency. Each time you have to pause to go find a needed resource you lose more than the time it takes to locate the items you need. Often you’ll decide to do something else as well since you’re up. You can be stopped by coworkers who have a question or just want to chat. Worse yet, even once you get back to your desk it can take several minutes to remember where you were in the project and get back into it.
- Use shortcuts. We’re not suggesting that you skip steps or skimp on the effort that you put into your project. Look for technology and other advancements that can make your job a little easier. Just as calculators speed up arithmetic and computers speed up typing, there are a number of solutions to help you complete tasks in less time. Visit our previous post on technology for your small business if you need some suggestions. Working on inventory management tasks? Then Stockpile is the only time saver you need. Stockpile easy inventory management system makes it quick and easy to run the reports you need to always have a clear picture of your inventory status.
- Outsource. If you’re really short on time, you may need to recruit some help to get the job done quickly. Asking for help isn’t a sign that you aren’t capable of getting the job done, it’s an admission that your time could be better spent if you had a little help. In a recent post we had several suggestions to help you keep from overdoing it. Incorporate some of these tips into your process as well.
Anything worth doing, is worth doing right. - Hunter S. Thompson
While you may not agree with everything Mr. Thompson ever said, it’s hard to argue with that one. If a job is worth doing, it is certainly worth taking the time and effort to do it well. You can be sure that if you don’t do it right the first time at least some part of it will have to be redone. Is there anything more frustrating than spending your valuable time revisiting a project that you obviously weren’t excited about working on to begin with? It’s probably in your top 10 stressors list.
Get the Job Done Right Thanks to Stockpile Easy Inventory Management System
Check back with us soon for more tips on ways to improve your small business. Already using Stockpile? Then you know how much it can help you get jobs done. Haven’t tried it yet? What are you waiting for? Don’t think you have the time to implement a new solution right now? You don’t have time to waste. Using Stockpile will actually create more time by taking the hassle and headaches out of some of your most frequent inventory tasks. Get started with Stockpile today!
