Business Tools for Busy Entrepreneurs

In The Small Biz Balancing Act, we’ve given examples of several easy-to-use forms to help you as a business owner gain and maintain balance in different areas of your life.

The following are links to download interactive copies of these forms to complete on your computer. In most cases, clicking the ‘Reset’ button will clear the form. These forms can also be printed if you find that more convenient.

Conference Planner
The Conference Planner is designed to make more efficient use of your time. Instead of making several calls to a client or colleague you’re in touch with frequently, you’ll create a list of topics to cover with that person when you do talk. This will save you both time.

Daily Activities Record
It’s been well argued that only 20 percent of what we do accounts for 80 percent of the value, and the remaining 80 percent of all we do yields only 20 percent of the value. This tool will help you identify where you really spend your time and can be used as a basis for improving your time efficiency.

Stress Solutions Form
Use this form to identify and at least minimize or eliminate your top stressors.

Crisis Log
Much of a business owner's time can easily be spent dealing with crises and putting out fires. The Crisis Log is designed to prevent this time loss by helping you identify "hidden" underlying causes and correct them.