More Than Just Task Management

What Is Capacity Planning?

You can’t grow what you can’t handle. In today’s episode of More Than Just Task Management, Anna and Jores break down what capacity planning is and why it’s essential for sustainable business growth.
You’ll learn:
What capacity planning means for small and mid-sized businesses
How to identify bottlenecks in delivery, service, or operations
Why fixing a bottleneck without preparing for the flood can backfire
Simple ways to evaluate whether your business is truly ready for more leads, more clients, or more volume
Action Step: Identify one bottleneck in your business and ask: "If we fixed it tomorrow, could we confidently handle the growth that would follow?"
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How to Get Clients for a New Business

Getting your first clients has nothing to do with fancy funnels or scaling secrets. At this stage, you do what doesn’t scale. In this episode, we break down the real work behind building early traction in a new business.
You’ll learn:
Why the fastest path to clients is personal, scrappy, and sometimes messy
How to connect with early adopters who want to be your first customers
What to stop doing if you’re stuck in planning mode instead of talking to people
A simple framework for turning conversations into conversions
Whether you're a solo founder or leading a small team, this episode will help you shift out of hiding and into action, so you can start building relationships that drive revenue.
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The Importance of Customer Segmentation

If your business is trying to serve everyone, it’s likely connecting with no one. In today’s episode of More Than Just Task Management, Anna and Jores unpack the importance of customer segmentation and how narrowing your focus can actually unlock faster growth, better messaging, and higher conversions.
You’ll learn:
Why clearly choosing a customer segment is foundational to your business model
The relationship between the problem and the customer segments
Where to find your ideal client and how to connect with them in language that resonates
Why going niche doesn’t limit your growth
Action Step: Identify your core customer segment and ask: Do we understand them better than they understand themselves?
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The Week Ahead: 5 Building Blocks of Growth

This week on More Than Just Task Management, we’re diving into the core systems that drive a thriving business, from business model clarity to performance metrics. If you’re ready to stop guessing and start leading your business with intention, this week is for you.
Here’s what we’re unpacking each day:
Monday: We’ll show you how powerful customer segmentation fuels everything from pricing to messaging.
Tuesday: You’ll discover what to focus on first when you’re just getting started.
Wednesday: We’ll talk capacity planning, delivery gaps, and what it takes to build systems that can handle growth without burnout.
Thursday: We’ll guide you through defining clear roles, duties, and performance expectations so your people can lead alongside you.
Friday: We’ll cover finance metrics so you can track profitability, growth, and long-term impact with confidence.
Action Step: Choose one area above where your business feels unclear or inconsistent, and make it your focus this week.
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How to Lead the Adoption of New Technology

Rolling out new tech in your business? It’s a matter of picking the right tool and understanding how people adopt change. In today’s episode of More Than Just Task Management, Anna and Jores break down the technology adoption curve and how it plays out both in the market and inside your company.
You’ll learn:
What the technology adoption curve is and how it shows up inside your team
Why adoption speed often has more to do with leadership than with the tool itself
How to identify and empower your early adopters to become internal champions
Simple strategies to accelerate adoption without overwhelming your team
Action Step: Pinpoint a new or underused tool in your business, and have a conversation with one internal early adopter to co-create the rollout plan.
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AI Tools for Small Business: How We Use ChatGPT and How You Can Too

Think AI is only for tech giants or Silicon Valley startups? Think again. In this episode of More Than Just Task Management, Anna and Jores break down how small business owners (lawyers, accountants, plumbers, restaurant owners, and more) can use ChatGPT to work smarter, save time, and boost efficiency.
You’ll learn:
What ChatGPT is (and what it’s not) plus how to use it without feeling like a tech expert
Real examples of how we use ChatGPT for content, client communications, systems, and planning
Smart, simple ways any business (whether service- or brick-and-mortar) can benefit from AI tools
How to get started with zero overwhelm and build confidence through experimentation
Action Step: Choose one time-consuming task you do regularly, and try using ChatGPT to draft it, plan it, or simplify it today.
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Turning Data Into Leadership Clarity with Decision Support and Business Intelligence

Having better data enables you to make strong decisions. 
In today’s episode of More Than Just Task Management, Anna and Jores explore how decision support and business intelligence help small and mid-sized business owners shift from reactive to strategic leadership.
You’ll learn:
What decision support and business intelligence actually mean for SMBs
How to use dashboards, KPIs, and reporting to steer your business with confidence
The difference between noise and insight and how to focus on what truly matters
Simple steps to start building a data-driven decision system without complexity
Action Step: Identify one key decision you make often and ask, “What data would make this easier, faster, or more confident?”
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What Types of Marketing Automation To Use As a Small Business

Marketing automation is a powerful way to save time, increase consistency, and scale your growth with intention. In today’s episode of More Than Just Task Management, Anna and Jores break down the different types of marketing automation available to small and mid-sized business owners and how to choose what fits your goals and bandwidth.
You’ll learn:
The core types of marketing automation (and what each is best for)
How to use automation to enhance (not replace) human connection
What to automate first if you’re just getting started
How to avoid overwhelm and focus on systems that truly support your business
Action Step: Identify one part of your marketing that you repeat often and explore how you can automate it to save time and stay consistent.
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How Digital Maturity Allows You to Lead Tech Change with Confidence and Clarity

Confused by all the tech options? Struggling to get your team on board with digital tools? You’re not alone. And the solution isn’t more software. It’s digital maturity.
In today’s episode of More Than Just Task Management, Anna and Jores unpack what digital maturity really means and why it’s the foundation for successful transformation in small and mid-sized businesses.
You’ll learn:
How to shift from reactive tech adoption to proactive digital leadership
The mindset gaps that hold business owners back from fully embracing tech
Why digital maturity is about using the right tools with clarity and purpose and has nothing to do with having more tech
Simple ways to evaluate where you are and how to grow your digital confidence
Action Step: Reflect on where you’re reacting to tech trends vs. leading with digital intention, and choose one belief or behavior to shift this week.
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Weekly Recap: The Inner and Outer Work of Empowered Leadership

This week on More Than Just Task Management, Anna and Jores unpacked what it really means to lead with alignment, resilience, and purpose. From personal energy to team culture to community presence, each episode offered a different lens on what modern leadership demands and how to rise to the occasion.
Here’s what we covered Monday to Friday:
Why your well-being is the foundation of your leadership capacity.
How great leaders hold opposing truths and lead through ambiguity using logic, emotion, and intuition.
How to onboard with trust, clarity, and culture so new hires succeed and stay.
What people-first leadership really looks like and how it builds loyalty, performance, and purpose.
The everyday signals of integrity and impact beyond the business at home, in your community, and in how you live.
Action Step: Reflect on which area of leadership challenged or inspired you most this week and choose one small shift you’ll carry forward into next week.
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