Setting firm work hours actually boosted my sales last quarter

Most folks say you have to be on call all day to run a good business. I tried that and just got tired all the time. So, I made a rule to close shop at 5 PM sharp and take weekends off. My staff got happier and we started getting more done during the day. Honestly, my revenue went up because we were all more focused.

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xena_brown507mo ago

Rigid hours might backfire if key clients can only talk after 5, idk. Missing those calls could cost more than being tired ever did.

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diana_mitchell447mo ago

Totally agree with @xena_brown50 on this. Being too strict with your hours can totally mess things up with big clients. A little flexibility goes a long way!

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bensingh7mo ago

Actually setting hard limits protects you in the long run. Give one client special hours and soon everyone expects you on call 24/7. What @xena_brown50 calls being tired could really mean burnout from never switching off. That costs way more than losing a single client. Firm boundaries teach people to respect your time and your work.

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