Time Management Tips For The Busy Computer Consultant

By: Joshua Feinberg
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:41:11
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Time management tips are essential for busy computer consultants. Time gets eaten up by everything from administrative activities to traveling to and from clients. We have found that there are three really important time management tips that you should be aware of.

Time Management Tip #1

Limit the Time You Spend Reading IT Related Material As a computer consultant you are running a business and that means you need to spend your time on revenue generating activities. Put away the magazines and books for now. If you utilize this time management tip you will be miles ahead of your competition.

Time Management Tip #2

Use Time Management Related Software There are some great and inexpensive software programs and tools that you should use to manage your time effectively.

-ACT is a great program for contact management

-QuickBooks is great for time and billing

-Outlook can be very helpful for e-mail and other calendar related items.

-PDA's keep you connected to your schedule at all times

-Wireless email and wireless browsing help you maximize your efficiency

Time Management Tip #3

Use Non-Billable Time to Market Your Business Even when you are really busy, one of the best time management tips out there is to spend time marketing. This might seem like a contradiction but it isn't. This time management tip forces you to focus on revenue generating activity. When you start to consistently bill out 30 to 35 hours per week, this tip forces you to keep up your marketing - you need to keep your name out there no matter how successful you are.

The Bottom Line On Time Management Tips

Time management tips are important in every business. Computer consultants are especially time pressed though because most of the work is done off site. The three time management tips presented here will help you rise above your competition. You will be using your time efficiently and concentrating on revenue generating activity. These are the activities that will help you grow a successful computer consulting business.

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