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7.) Automate the tracking of your finances. All businesses should know their numbers at all times. I see many small businesses who never really know until they prepare their tax return. Using a software package like Quicken or QuickBooks all year long makes the task a lot easier. Financial reports can then be easily printed so that better business decisions can be made during the year. You'll also save time at the end of the year preparing your taxes if you've been doing this all year! Don't forget to create files with the major tax categories to hold the paper documents that are the backup to your computer entries.

8.) Automate or delegate some of your mundane processes or procedures. Spend your time on those activities that will most benefit the company. Look for ways to automate using computer applications or even just simple forms. Delegate some of your tasks to others or hire an assistant. Remember, your time is worth money to your business, use it wisely.

9.) Sign up for (or at least choose) a professional development seminar to attend. When you expand your knowledge or get excited about new ideas, your productivity goes up. Who knows, that seminar on organizational techniques may be the spark for your company's success.

10.) Choose a charitable cause you can believe in and give to it. Give of your time or your money or your talents. It's amazing how much you get in return when you give something away!

Don't let this list overwhelm you. Simply take one step at a time and move through the ideas until you reach the end. You'll be amazed at how simple your life becomes when you make even the smallest steps towards better organizing your life and your work.