10 de febrero de 2025•3 min read

Imagine having 10 extra hours in your week. What would you do with it? Work on growing your business? Spend more time with family? Binge-watch that new Netflix series? The possibilities are endless—and it’s totally possible with the right workflows and automation.

For most small business owners, time is always in short supply. You wear every hat—CEO, customer service rep, marketing manager, and bookkeeper. But here’s the thing: You don’t have to do it all manually. Smart workflows and automation can give you back hours every week, so you can stop firefighting and start focusing on what matters.

Why Manual Processes Are Killing Your Productivity

If you’re doing everything manually, you’re probably losing hours on tasks that could be handled automatically:

🔄 Responding to the same client inquiries over and over
🔄 Sending invoices and chasing payments
🔄 Manually scheduling meetings and follow-ups
🔄 Updating task lists and project statuses

It’s not just exhausting—it’s unsustainable. The result? Burnout, missed opportunities, and slower growth.

The Power of Workflows and Automation

Workflows are step-by-step processes that ensure tasks get done consistently and efficiently. Automation takes it a step further by using technology to handle repetitive tasks for you—no manual effort required.

For example:
💡 Old Way: You manually send a welcome email to every new client, create an invoice, and follow up to ensure they sign the contract.
💡 New Way: A client fills out a form on your website, which automatically triggers a welcome email, generates an invoice, and schedules a follow-up—all without you lifting a finger.

Result: Hours saved, fewer errors, and a seamless experience for both you and your clients.

How Workflows Can Give You 10 Hours Back Every Week

Here’s how automation can reclaim your time:

⏱ Client Onboarding – Automate your welcome emails, contracts, and client questionnaires.
👉 Tool: Dubsado

⏱ Scheduling – Let clients book appointments without endless email chains.
👉 Tool: Calendly

⏱ Task Management – Keep track of projects and automate task reminders.
👉 Tool: Asana

⏱ Email Marketing – Automatically send follow-ups, nurture sequences, and newsletters.
👉 Tool: Mailchimp

⏱ Connecting Apps – Link your favorite tools to create custom automation.
👉 Tool: Zapier

Even automating just one or two of these can save you hours each week.

Why You Need to Implement This ASAP

Many small business owners think they’ll focus on systems and automation “when they have more time.” But the truth is, you’ll never have more time until you prioritize this.

🚀 Better Consistency: Workflows make sure nothing slips through the cracks.
🚀 Scalability: Handle more clients or projects without burning out.
🚀 Improved Customer Experience: Fast responses and streamlined processes make you look like a pro.

Your Quick Win: Start Simple

Pick one time-consuming process—maybe it’s scheduling or client onboarding—and set up a basic workflow with automation.

Example: Use Calendly to automate scheduling and eliminate the back-and-forth. You’ll be shocked at how much time it saves.

Want to Save 10 Hours This Week? Let’s Make It Happen!

In my 90-minute Power Start: Quick Wins Strategy Session, I’ll help you identify your biggest time-wasters and build custom workflows to reclaim your time—starting immediately for only $99.

💡 Let’s get your business running like a well-oiled machine. Book your session here