What does it mean to be an entrepreneur? Part 2: Schedules

In the Top 10 Tips for Young Entrepreneurs page, we dicussed some things entrepreneurs did, but you want to be one. What does that mean for you in particular. How does one go about being an entrepreneur? An important concept is scheduling.
Schedules keep businesses smooth and successful. There are some things to consider about schedules.

1. Keep one with you. Most cell phones have a calender option on it. With this calender, you can keep track of all event no matter where you are. That way, if you are with a client, you can easily see whn you are next available. If you can't have a cell phone, I used to keep a notepad with me, I still do on top of my cell phone. You can jot down names, phone numbers, information, addresses, and keep your schedule there. Before making promises to a customer, review your schedule, it also makes you seem organized, and customers like organized kids.
2. Know how long things take. Set up a time frame. Do not just list 5 lawns in one day without knowing how long each is expected to be. Maybe you don't have time for 5 lawns, maybe you scheduled the 5 biggest yards on accident. Times are crucial. List as "3-4 Jacobson yard" then "4:30-6 Wilson yard". Always space out appointments in case you go over.
3. Schedule non-business things too. You might have a reunion 3 weeks from now, write that in. If not, 3 weeks from now, you are going to have a hectic schedule as you try to move around an appointment with a client. List everything, your business is not the only thing happening.
4. Try to keep you schedule balanced. If you schedule tutoring sessions on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, then leave the rest of the week open, you will not be as good at the jobs you have now. Leaving space in between leaves more attention to each individual, making customers happy. (Happier customers pay more).