Running a business while balancing family life isn’t easy—especially for busy entrepreneurs and moms like me. I juggle two ventures: Nat-Zen.com, my holistic skincare brand, and Soul-Led Ecommerce, where I help product businesses reach £5k+ months. Over time, I’ve learned that managing your time well is essential to keep everything moving without burning out.

Here are 5 Time Management Tips for Entrepreneurs that have helped me—and my clients—boost productivity while maintaining some balance between work and life.

1. Time Blocking & Prioritisation

Divide your day into specific blocks dedicated to key tasks. This method keeps you focused on one thing at a time and cuts down on the chaos of multitasking. I schedule blocks for work tasks and personal time like exercise or breaks, which keeps me refreshed and more efficient.

Pro tip: Don’t forget to block out time for self-care and family too—work-life balance matters.

2. Delegate Tasks

You don’t have to do it all yourself. Delegating tasks, whether by hiring virtual assistants or automating repetitive work, frees you to focus on what really moves the needle. I use tools like Tailwind and Predis.ai for social media scheduling and assign customer queries to my team. Automation systems also handle order processing in my shop.

Pro tip: If you want help staying focused, try tools like Flown for accountability and time management.

3. Set Daily Goals

Start each day by picking your top three must-do tasks. These are your non-negotiables—no matter what else happens, they get done. Keeping goals realistic avoids overload and gives you a clear path through your day.

4. Use Productivity Tools

Leverage technology to lighten your load. Taskade helps me manage tasks and team communication seamlessly, plus it has AI features that handle some business tasks automatically. Combine task managers with calendar apps and automation tools for email marketing and social media to save hours.

Pro tip: Experiment with different tools until you find the combo that suits your workflow best.

5. Embrace Flexibility

Plans will shift, especially when you’re running a business and managing family life. Build some wiggle room into your schedule—buffer times between tasks or a catch-up day at the end of the week can keep things from feeling overwhelming. Some days won’t go as planned, and that’s fine. Consistency over time is what counts.

Take Action Today

Effective time management isn’t about squeezing more hours into your day; it’s about working smarter and protecting your energy. Use these five tips to reclaim your time, stay productive, and keep your business—and life—in balance.

If you're ready to take the next step toward running a more streamlined business, join my FREE Soul-Led Ecommerce FB Community. Inside, I provide bi-weekly website audits, free challenges, and trainings to help product-based entrepreneurs hit their sales goals. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, this community is designed to provide the support you need.

And if you're looking for some additional help with focus, don’t forget to check out Flown — it's one of my favorite tools for maximizing productivity!