It’s estimated that business owners work an extra day of overtime a week to keep up with demands. EA Worldwide Acquisitions offer solutions for business owners to help reduce stress and relieve the pressures associated with modern business ownership.
In a recent report by the Institute of Leadership Management (ILM) it was revealed that 9 out of 10 UK workers are consistently working over their contracted hours every week. The 1000 ILM members surveyed confirmed that overtime is firmly rooted in Britain’s working culture, with 76% working far longer days than the common 9 to 5. These statistics means the UK’s working hours are the third highest in the EU, and may go some way to explain why so many business owners are feeling increasing pressures and stresses at work.
There are many contributing factors to why UK business owners may be feeling the strain. Despite encouraging economic growth in recent months, the economy has been and in many ways still remains unstable. With a number of businesses having to face up to the reality of staff cuts and limited funding owning a busi9enss in recent years has become a 24 hours a day job. the changes in the economy has led to consumer uncertainty, many shoppers have become more savvy when it comes to finding the best deal which means businesses have often found themselves with lower than expected sales figures and the need to review their marketing strategies to fit with consumer behaviours. This has put further pressure on business owners who in many cases, were already contending with limited resources. Sales and marketing firm EA Worldwide Acquisitions believe that with the current economic outlook more positive, now is the time for business owners to look for ways to reduce work pressures and stresses. The firm has reviewed some small changes business owners can make to help decrease working hours whilst ensuring their businesses stay on track.
Setting Boundaries
Today’s modern technologies mean it’s now harder to switch off, all mobile devices have email and messaging capacities meaning that personal time is never truly personal. EA Worldwide Acquisitions believe it’s highly important for business leaders to set a routine that allows for dedicated time address and answer emails, this routine will ensure tasks of this nature don’t incur on personal time and will help business owners manage time better and increase productivity whist at work.
Avoid Focusing on ‘Busy Work’
Small tasks are distracting and take up so much time. Often, these tasks don’t contribute much to the overall running of the business. EA Worldwide Acquisitions urge business leaders to plan their time effectively and learn to prioritise their workload. Focusing time of small tasks such as responding to emails not only wastes time; it also sets unrealistic expectations to those expecting instant email responses in the future.
Build a Strong Team
A strong team will help business owners reduce their own personal pressures. Learning to delegate is an important part of leadership, and recognising and working with the strengths of others can produce high quality and efficient work. EA Worldwide Acquisitions believe that by establishing a sense of accountability among a team encourages workers to take pride in their work, and helps them feel like they are making a difference and are appreciated within the company.
EA Worldwide Acquisitions are a London based sales and marketing firm. The firm has grown to be a formidable force within the industry and believe that effective time management has played a part in their success. The firm specialise in providing innovative campaigns to a wide range of clients and work closely with both clients and their customer to create lasting connections.