Kiera Abbamonte

Changes happening across search algorithms and social media feeds make one thing crystal clear: it's never been more important for businesses to own the channels where they communicate with customers.

People often track their work hours because they need to create invoices for clients and get paid. Others track their time to see how long different tasks take or to make sure that a flat-rate project doesn't cost more money to complete than it brings in.

Time blocking is a simple productivity method: Instead of completing your tasks whenever you find time to work on them, you schedule time on your calendar in advance to focus on specific tasks.

Everyone has a different way of managing projects. Some people like to use their inbox to keep track of tasks, while others prefer to visualize work on a Kanban board or in a calendar view.