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It\u2019s rare to hear a tradesperson complaining about having too much work. However, it does happen, and it can be very tricky to keep track of everything. This is especially true if you\u2019re working on multiple jobs simultaneously. If you feel like you\u2019re juggling too many things, we\u2019ve got a few tips to help you restore some order to your working life and get things back under control.
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1. Stay organised<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s important to make sure that you\u2019re keeping track of all of your jobs. There are several different ways you could do this. For example, you could record details of your jobs using a simple pen and paper to-do list, or use online tools like Evernote<\/a>, Basecamp <\/a>or Asana<\/a>. If there are multiple people in your team that need access to this data, consider using an online service which will sync between devices. This way, everybody knows they\u2019re on the same page.<\/p>\n

Devoting time to staying organised will save you time and hassle in the long run. It means you\u2019ll have all the right information to hand whenever you need it.<\/p>\n

2. Keep notes<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s always essential to keep detailed notes, but it\u2019s especially vital when you\u2019re very busy. You could use a pen and paper system to keep organised. However, with the Quotatis Smart App<\/a>, you can write notes directly onto leads so they\u2019ll be stored directly with all the rest of the customers\u2019 details. Having notes is important, and you\u2019ll find that it saves you time when you\u2019re filling in paperwork.<\/p>\n

3. Plan your time effectively<\/h3>\n

\"tradesmanWhen you\u2019re busy with multiple jobs, it\u2019s important to plan your time to be sure that you\u2019re making the most of the day. It can be tempting to drop everything to focus on your current jobs, but you should try and make time to keep working leads and quoting for future work. You don\u2019t want to finish your current batch and have nothing lined up! Time spent planning will save you time in the long run. If you\u2019re in the area, try and schedule a nearby quote to minimise travel time.<\/p>\n

4. Check quality<\/h3>\n

When you\u2019re busy it can be easy to let the quality of your work or communication slip. It\u2019s important to stay professional and keep your usual high standard, though. A mistake could be very costly. It\u2019s better to politely explain to a customer that you\u2019re very busy than to rush a job and have poor feedback damage your hard earned reputation.<\/p>\n

5. Communicate effectively<\/h3>\n

Similarly, make sure that you always communicate effectively and manage your customer\u2019s expectations. Be clear about the start and finish dates for work, and politely inform customers that you\u2019re in a busy period. Don\u2019t use this as an excuse to not communicate properly, but you\u2019ll find customers will give you the benefit of the doubt if you let you them know that you\u2019re very busy and it may take you longer than normal to reply.<\/p>\n

6. Take a break<\/h3>\n

Nobody can keep up a manic pace forever. It\u2019s really important to take a break and refocus once in a while. You may find that taking a break lets you see the bigger picture, and you can find an exciting new opportunity for your business!<\/p>\n

Employing these tips will make working multiple jobs simultaneously a lot less stressful. Tweet us @quotatispro<\/a> if you\u2019ve got any other tips for staying on top of multiple jobs at the same time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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