How can staying organized help you as a spray tan business owner?

Staying organized is so important when it comes to being--and becoming--a business owner!

Don't add stress to your plate by trying to remember little details, how many appointments you have this week, or other things that you don't want to forget!

INSTEAD, use some simple habits to keep everything easy to find. Here are a few things we suggest; we hope they help.

• Write it down: our brains handle so much more as adults than they did in our youth. We have family details, soccer practice, work deadlines, bills to pay, and every other day to day requirement to keep things running smoothly. Don't keep your mind overwhelmed; instead, write everything down so you can let it go ad keep your brain freed up for more in the moment needs. We suggest a simple notebook, a calendar with notes pages, or even a journal. Whatever you use, write it down!
• Email to follow up: email your clients to follow up after appointments. This is a great way to reconnect, say thank you, and have a running database of their information. Texting is great, but emails are harder to lose track of, and easier to search in your inbox. People also check their inbox looking for specific things--they're less likely to become forgotten!
• Have a cleaning routine: have you ever gotten that last minute appointment and thought 'oh gosh, I wish I had cleaned my tent last week'? Try setting a regular routine to keep your materials prepped so you are always ready and don't have to miss appointment opportunities! Clean the tent, wash your towels, clean your gun and machine, wipe over spray off your spray area and nearby products. With practice, this could become a QUICK habit that alleviates so much stress in the future!
• Plan ahead: plan your work days, your commitments, your OFF days, and your available appointment times! There's an old saying: You get what you schedule! If you put it on the calendar, you will avoid forgetting things, overbooking yourself, and other opportunities to grow your business. USE YOUR CALENDAR to feel more balanced and prepared! You can even plan your promotions, your deals, your posts, and other things so they make sense and you don't feel like you are pulling things out of thin air each day trying to make sales and schedule appointments.

We hope these simple suggestions can help you implement a few new strategies to get yourself feeling prepared for busy season! We'd love to hear what organizational worksheets or documents we could prepare and share with our partners to help you feel more organized in your BEETTAN biz!