Where does the time go? Whether you need to know for billing purposes or just want a better idea of how your work day is split up, you can always answer that question with a good time-tracking application. Has anyone got experience of using a time-tracking app, if so which one do you recommend?

Set goals, provide rewards

If your workday begins with a cup of coffee and a few minutes browsing your favorite sites, you’ve rewarded yourself before you’ve accomplished anything. Instead, set small goals and hold off on treating yourself until those tasks are done. Setting goals and deadlines will boost your productivity and prevent you from wasting time first thing in the morning.

Manage your email inbox and divert nonessential correspondence using mail filters, smart mailboxes and folders. Establish email rules to stop spam, automatically reroute incoming items to specific folders, and flag important senders.