As specialist small business accountants in Milton Keynes, we understand that life as a small business owner can get pretty stressful. Many small business owners often find themselves working until late at night just to get all the things on their never-ending task list done. This in turn has a negative impact on both their health and productivity levels in the long-term.
However, even though you may end up doing far more work than a regular 9-5 job, being self-employed definitely has its perks. The biggest advantage of being self-employed is that you can choose when to work. So whether that’s from 9am-5pm, or 6am-2pm, is up to you. Having said that, it’s important to try and work sensible hours so that you can have a better work-life balance and avoid the ‘burnout syndrome’ that is all too common. Good time-management and self-discipline are the keys to high productivity levels.
Here are a few simple tips to help you be more productive throughout your working week: