3 Simple Ways to Work Smarter (Not Harder) in Your Business

When you started your business, you probably thought, “If I just work harder, I’ll get everything done.”

But let’s be real—working harder only takes you so far. The real secret to sustainable growth? Working smarter.

If you’re spending hours on repetitive tasks, jumping from one thing to another, or feeling like there’s never enough time in the day, it’s time to reclaim your schedule. These three strategies will help you boost productivity without burning out.

1. Automate What You Can

Start by looking at the tasks you do over and over again. Chances are, some of them can be automated—freeing up hours each week.

A few time-saving automations to try:

• Email templates & canned responses
  Quickly reply to FAQs without retyping the same thing every time.

• Automated invoicing & payments
  Tools like Square, Stripe, and QuickBooks handle this for you.

• Social media scheduling
  Batch your content and schedule ahead using platforms like Meta Business Suite, Later, or Buffer.

💡 Pro tip: If you’re typing the same message more than twice, it’s time to automate it.

2. Batch Similar Tasks Together

Jumping between unrelated tasks drains your energy and kills your focus. Instead, group similar tasks and tackle them in focused blocks—this is known as task batching.

Here’s what that could look like:

• Content Day
  Dedicate a few hours to writing and scheduling all your social posts for the week.

• Admin Hour
  Knock out emails, check invoices, and update client details in one go.

• Client Work Blocks
  Set fixed times for meetings or deep-focus project work.

💡 Pro tip: Turn off notifications during these blocks—it takes around 23 minutes to refocus after a distraction!

3. Create a Weekly ‘CEO Hour’

If your business feels like chaos, it’s probably because you’re stuck reacting instead of planning. A weekly CEO Hour helps you step back, regroup, and move forward with intention.

Set aside one hour each week to:

• Review your priorities and update your to-do list

• Check in on cash flow, invoices, and expenses

• Plan the key tasks you’ll focus on next week

💡 Pro tip: Treat this like a client meeting. Your business needs you to lead—not just do the work.

Ready to Work Smarter?

Working smarter doesn’t mean doing less—it means doing what matters most, in a way that supports your time, energy, and growth.

So tell me—which of these three tips will you try first?
Let me know, or tag me on Instagram when you set up your CEO Hour—I’d love to cheer you on!