Stop Wasting Time. 5 Ways to Grow Your Business Faster

No one needs to tell you that running a business means juggling a million things at once.

One minute, you're answering emails, the next, you're deep in client work, handling invoices, or brainstorming the next big thing.

How you manage your time has a direct impact on your revenue. As “they” say, time equals money. Prioritizing the right tasks can help you work smarter, not harder, and actually move your business in the right direction. Unfortunately

That said, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. What works for one entrepreneur might not work for another. The key is figuring out what fits your style and energy levels.

Does it take trial and error? Yes. Will you find what works for you and start to see returns? Also yes.

Time Management Isn’t Just About Getting More Done

For solopreneurs and small business owners, time is the most valuable resource.

You don’t have a whole team to delegate work to, which means every hour of your work day counts.

Finding the right task prioritization methods can help you focus on what truly moves the needle without feeling like you’re constantly running on fumes.

Different Approaches to Task Prioritization

The truth? There’s no perfect system. Some people swear by structured frameworks, while others prefer a more flexible approach.

1. The Eisenhower Matrix~ Defining Urgent vs Important

If you love a good list, this method is for you. It helps categorize tasks so you can focus on what really matters:

Urgent and important: Things that need your immediate attention, like client deadlines or financial must-dos.

Important but not urgent: Long-term projects that can help grow your business, like marketing or networking.

Urgent but not important: Things that someone else could handle. (such as answering non-essential emails.)

Neither urgent nor important: The time-sucking distractions we all fall into (Looking at you social media…)

Some entrepreneurs find this super helpful. Others? Too structured. Try it and see how it feels.

2. The 80/20 Rule~ Focus on High-Impact Work

Ever notice how some tasks feel super productive, while others just... don’t? The 80/20 rule (aka the Pareto Principle) suggests that 80% of results come from 20% of your efforts. The idea is to figure out what’s actually making a difference in your business and put more energy into that.

Ask yourself:

What tasks actually bring in money?

What keeps clients happy and coming back?

What takes up a lot of time but doesn’t really move the needle?

If something isn’t helping your bottom line, maybe it’s time to cut back. Revenue-generating activities are key!

3. Time Blocking~ Focus, Focus, Focus

Some people thrive on structure. If that’s you, time blocking could be the PERFECT method for your day. It’s pretty simple — set aside specific blocks of time for different tasks so you’re not constantly switching gears.

For example:

Mornings = Deep work (client projects, strategy, etc.)

Afternoons = Emails, admin tasks, social media

Evenings = Wrapping up or learning something new

If that sounds too rigid, you can tweak it. Some people prefer loose guidelines instead of set-in-stone schedules.

4. The Two-Minute Rule~ Get Small Tasks Out of the Way

This is an easy one. If something takes less than two minutes, just do it. Respond to that email. Schedule that call. File that invoice. Small things add up fast, and if you let them pile up, they can feel overwhelming.

5. Delegation and Automation~ Free Up Your Time

You don’t have to do everything yourself. Yes, even if you’re a solopreneur. If there are tasks that someone else can handle (or that software can automate), consider outsourcing or using tools to make your life easier.

Delegation: Virtual assistants, freelancers, or even trading tasks with a fellow business owner.

Automation: Scheduling tools, invoicing software, email marketing platforms.

It takes some time to set up, but once it’s running, you’ll wish you did it sooner.

You Have to Find What Works for You

At the end of the day, no system is perfect. Some people need a structured plan; others prefer to go with the flow. The goal isn’t to follow someone else’s method. Each of the methods outlined above can be tweaked or even combined.

Try out a few of these approaches and see what sticks. Don’t be afraid to adjust as you go. Your time is valuable, so use it in a way that supports both your business ($$$) and your sanity.