5 Great ways to streamline your admin tasks

When you run any sort of business, admin jobs are an essential task. Unfortunately, they can often be one of the most time consuming too! If you struggle to find time to get all those important jobs done each month, try a few of these top time saving tips to get back on track.

1. Write a to do list. Never underestimate the power of a to do list! Having a physical reminder of what needs to be done will help you stay on track. There are many great apps available, such as Toodledo and Evernote, or you could go old school with pen and paper. Find a system that works for you!

2. Plan ahead. Many admin jobs have to be repeated on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, assign a set time, day or date as appropriate and stick to it. Add them to your daily to do list as required and you can be sure to have everything covered on time without any last minute panic.

3. Keep your contact list is in order. There are few things more frustrating after sending out an email communication than wading through an inbox full of undeliverable mail. Have a look at Brite Verify for an easy, no fuss way email verification. Periodically cleansing your data can you save you a great deal of time in the long run!

4. Prioritise. Everyone has 'those' days where there simply aren't enough hours to get everything done. Instead of letting the lack of time stress you out, go through your jobs list and give priority to those that are time sensitive (refer to point 2!), once those are complete, you will feel less pressured and more able to work through your remaining items. (Plus be safe in the knowledge that anything you have to 'bump' to the next day's list won't be the end of the world!

5. Delegate. If you feel overwhelmed by admin duties, it may be worth looking at employing the services of a virtual assistant. By outsourcing some of your less 'high profile' tasks, you can free up your own time to do what you do best - run your business!