Time Management for Small Businesses

Welcome to Time Management for Small Businesses, a Money Smart course developed jointly by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

This class will identify effective time management practices commonly employed by other successful small businesses.

Time: 8:00 am – 9:30 am

Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Location: 5415 Evergreen Way, Everett, WA 98203

Cost: Free; Coffee and Donuts Provided

Classes are hosted by Katy Woods, Coastal Community Bank Branch Manager, and Certified Coach. Katy joined Coastal as the Monroe and Sultan Branch Manager in 2013, and works with businesses from all stages including startup, growth, and sale or succession. She received her professional Leadership and Growth coaching certifications in 2015. Space is limited!

Learning Objectives

After completing this class, you will be able to:

• Explain the concept of time management and why it is important to a small business.
• Explain the time management practices which are commonly employed by a small business, including:
• Pareto analysis
• ABC method
• Eisenhower method
• POSEC method

Agenda

• Time Management
• Time Management Plan
• SMART Goals
• Prioritizing Tasks
• Managing your Time
• Working your Plan
• Reviewing and Updating Your Time Management Plan
• Common Distractions, Obstacles, and Solutions