When business grows it is a wonderful experience, it is all the hard work you have put in paying off and it makes you feel so good that you have done it.

The other side of that coin is busyness.  (not business)  Yes you get busy and busier.

So many wonder about getting scrambled, the brain going and leaving you behind, the jobs stacking up the stress mounting, it is no wonder not only does the business grow it gets even busier.  This I experienced and I stopped and took notes so I could share how I stopped the overwhelm before it got too much.

1)Networking would have to be my first most helpful thing I have done to help this.

Networking gave me an overall aspect of what people do around me and what they are like, also their strengths.

2)Listening to Social Media blog postings of good helpful blogs.

I found some resources on these type of blogs that one especially really helped at a time where I could not do some tasks, (or so I thought)

3)Working in a team, yes team work happens to be something that not everyone can do however the advantages surpass any inconveniences.  It works along side networking also as this networking and talking and listening to social media actually can help you find the best team to work with.  You see their work, you see their styles, you see it all and you can get a good overall aspect of there online presence.

4)Outsourcing or getting some Virtual Assistance.  This has been a real asset at times, one place I found on Fiverr and I have to say it has been really handy at times when I was stuck.  Sometimes it has been social media work, other times it has been an extra set of hands with one job.  You get aligned with people that you can test out for $5.00.  If you like there work then you have found someone worth using.  (Secretly it is quite a good way also to do upsells but that is another blog).  Also point worth noting, you do not have to hire permanent staff you can do it on a one off basis.  Very good for small business or new business.

5)Tools that speed up tasks.  Eg keywords, backlinking.

6)Social Media Management software  (you can automate some tasks)

Two points that I focused with these processes was:

So getting a team around me competent on tasks.

Getting help from those that can assist quickly can help.

As the type of person I am this is important to me.  (What is important to you?)

However one thing not in here is organisation.  I think being organised is crucial.  Have a method to enter all your appointments and deadlines, create priorities and give yourself some time where you do what you like doing.  Some jobs in business are just plain boring, so spice up days if you need to get through it.   Set times to get things done, and get your most horrible jobs done asap.

You ultimately are in control of your time, it is not science.  There is no special trick.  Think of what you really need to make your day flow and then get that type of focus to find the right person or the right tool.  As you can see you do not need special skills you just have to determine what it is you need right now to relieve some pressure.

This is what I did, one thing also is with this industry you must be focused on people and valuing them.  When someone does something great, let them know.