Habits of Highly Productive Small Business Owners

Running a small business requires juggling dozens of competing priorities every day while still keeping an eye on the overall needs and growth of your company. Developing productive habits and systems is key to getting everything done. No one knows this better than small business owners who are still in the sole proprietor stage. These busy entrepreneurs are responsible for every task that happens in their business, from responding to client concerns to maintaining a website to getting the actual work done. Business News Daily talked to two sole proprietors to learn the strategies and habits they've cultivated to stay productive, no matter what challenges come their way. Small business owners are known for having irregular workdays. Depending on your business and customers, you may work only evenings and weekends, start your day at 3:00 a.m. or have a traditional 9 to 5 day. No matter when your workday happens, you'll be more productive if you schedule periodic breaks rather than trying to focus for hours at a time.