Startup Spark

Get it done faster. Part 1.

by ShannonCherry on January 23rd, 2008

Does it sometimes seem like just when you think you’re on top over everything- and it looks like your over a major hurdle, something yanks you back into overwhelm?

Yup, it’s hard to really keep things organized and moving forward smoothly.

As business takes off, you will find the things you’ve done in the past get you buried. And it’s hard to figure out what should be done before what.

When I’m managing a lot of projects, (and when am I not?), I try to prioritize them based on a few things:

1. How much time will it take?

This is especially important when you first start out. You want to focus on things that are going to line your pockets the fastest because you need to pay the bills! You also want to make sure you can do it along side everything else you’re doing without making anything else suffer.

2. What will make me the most money?

Again, money isn’t everything, but it sure helps - especially in the beginning. You can always do charity work later.

3. What am I excited most about?

If you can concentrate on things you are excited about first, that is optimum. You will find more energy for it and will be more passionate about it. In turn, you will probably get to a positive cash position faster! But be careful of ‘bright shiny object syndrome.’ That is, don’t just jump into something because it looks cool or excites you.  Make sure it helps your bottom line.

4. How will it affect the whole as I roll it out?

Will it take away from other things that I am doing? You don’t want a project to consume you so much that something else that you’ve worked hard on suffers…

5. Is it essential that I do this NOW?

All of us should have short term and long term strategies and goals. You can’t do everything now. Focus on what will get you where you want to go fastest now. Reserve the other stuff for later.

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