I wrote an article last month on how I use Trello, a project management tool, to organize my freelance business. While I specifically mention methods for freelancing, many of these techniques can be modified for use in your own business, regardless of what industry you're in. Trello can also be used as a collaboration tools amoungst your team members in order to understand what everyone is working on. This level of transparency ensures your business will run smoother than ever, and negates having to have everyone in the office.
Here's a quote from my article:
A healthy number of things for me depends on the hours it will take to do those things. If I have a lot of client work for that week, there will be less items. However things like writing articles for my site is something that’s on there no matter what. Generally I plan three or four things per day. I’ve found this is the sweet spot to balance emergencies and urgent issues that come around alongside longer-term projects. It also keeps me focused on the top things to do for the day. This number can be higher or lower for you, it just depends on how you work and the specific tasks you need to do.
After I organize my week I always write a weekly review. I have a silly little WordPress site that only I have access to, and it’s where I write my reviews. There was a thought at some point to start doing it every day, but I just don’t have time. My goal with the weekly reviews is to look over my done list from the past week, think about what I’ve accomplished and then look ahead to the next week. Sometimes when I do this I’ll think of more things I need to get done this week, requiring some finagling to make them fit.
If you have a moment to read the entire article, please do so, and let me know if you're able to implement my ideas!
Using Trello to Organize Your Freelance Business - On YourFreelanceCareer.com
