For many business women with children summer represents opportunities to unwind and spend more time being mom. And with so many exciting summertime events it is easy to fill your calendar with activities that pull you in many directions. The good news is there is a way for mompreneurs to keep stress to a minimum and run a smooth business in the coming weeks.
One way is to find a healthy pace in your daily routine. As summer outings that spark your child's interest begin to surface realize that you can not attend them all. Involve older children in the planning process by allowing them to select a few events to add to the calendar each week.
Another way to balance your time is by considering what you want to achieve by summer's end. Plan ahead for summer vacation so that you are less likely to be distracted by overscheduling outings, events, and other "to-do's" that can rob you of time and productivity. Some things that will keep your business moving forward are:
- Pre-schedule recurring meetings. For example, if you regularly meet with your accountant for a mid-year tax review, schedule early to discuss moves you can make now to pay less taxes next year.
- Continue to monitor your company results. What measures are you tracking? Are you on schedule with meeting planned goals? If not, what is holding you back that you can work on before year end?
- Continuing forecasting and planning. Have you updated your budget? What about your three to five year business plan?
Finally, automate as much as possible. Consider small tweaks in your routine and put your business on autopilot. This allows you to get more done in less time. What parts of your business can get a boost from automation?
Summer break can be both fun and productive. Remember that your business is only as successful as the people and processes that run it. In what ways are you making the summertime transition work for you?
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