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1. Limit interruptions

Just stop! Set aside time during the day or designate places in your office that are no-interruption zones. If you are a Mac user, install Self Control, which blocks distracting websites and other programs for a predetermined period of time.

2. Do less, not more

You can actually accomplish more things well by focusing on achieving less. As Steve Jobs did with his management team, constantly prune to focus your time. Cut out the 20 percent of your work that just makes you busy, but not productive.

3. Focus on tasks, not time

Monthly, decide on three critical success factors for your business. Every week (or day, depending on your company) construct one or two tasks that move you toward accomplishing those critical goals. Each day, complete the toughest and most critical ones first. Do not move on to anything else until you’ve finished these tasks.

4. Act thoughtfully

Spend a preset amount of time analyzing the issue. Then take definitive action and learn from the results.

5. Take small steps, not giant leaps

Success is always a series of small interim steps. Measure results of each outcome to plan the next most productive step.

6. Use social media with a purpose

Think about ways to enhance your brand through this form of promotion, not just react to incoming messages or posted activities. Get involved in conversations and offer advice that supports your company’s marketing and customer service. Identify keywords to search so your company can become proactively involved.

7. Merge personal and professional lives

Stop wasting energy worrying about separating these two parts of your life. Most small-business owners realize that running a company is 24/7. Stop fighting the fact that your personal and professional lives will clash. Learn how to peacefully integrate these segments into one life. Accomplishing this will actually create more room to do what you want.

Start with changing one work habit. Remember that every employee in your company follows your example. If you are more productive, they will be too.

How have you increased your productivity? Which habit will you change?

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