10 Things You Can Do in 10 Minutes to Move Your Business Forward Today

You don’t need a full CEO day to make meaningful progress.

In fact, some of the most powerful moves you can make in your business only take 10 minutes… as long as you do them with focus and intention, that is.

Because the truth is, it’s not about having more time. It’s about knowing how to use the time you have.

So if you're in between calls, waiting in the school pickup line, or have a rare moment of quiet (ha.) here are 10 quick, but high-impact, actions you can take right now to move your business forward.

1. Pitch Yourself for a Podcast or Speaking Opportunity

Draft a 3-sentence pitch and send it to one podcast host, summit organizer, or collaborator. Visibility builds trust, and trust converts.

3-Sentence Pitch Formula:

1. Who you are + 2. What you do + 3. What value you bring to their audience

Example: “Hey, I’m [Your Name], a [what you do] helping [who you help]. I specialize in [your focus/expertise]. I’d love to share practical tips with your audience about [your topic]—let me know if you’re booking guests!”

✅ Pro Tip: Keep a "visibility tracker" Google Sheet so you always know who you’ve reached out to.

2. Voice Memo a Content Idea

No time to write a blog or caption? Grab your phone, hit record, and talk out a story, idea, or tip. You can transcribe it later and turn it into content for your blog, Reels, or email.

✅ Bonus: Use ChatGPT to turn your voice memo into a polished post – you can even talk right TO ChatGPT; press the circle with lines in the bottom right corner.

3. Send a Check-In Email to a Past Client

Reconnection often leads to re-engagement. A simple “Hey, how’s business going?” can re-open conversations—and create repeat work.

Sample:

I was thinking about [project/topic you worked on] and wanted to check in – how’s business going these days?

I’d love to hear what you’ve been up to and see if there’s any way I can support you as you continue to grow. No pressure at all; just popping in to say hi and see how things are flowing on your end.

✅ Create a template and keep it handy in the notes section of your phone or create a template in your desktop inbox, and personalize it with one quick reference to their previous work with you.

4. Revisit Your Offer and Make One Improvement

Does your offer page clearly state the value? Is your call-to-action strong? Update one small section that strengthens your positioning.Start by reading your offer page out loud.

• Can a stranger instantly understand what you do, who it’s for, and what happens next?

• If not, rewrite your headline or CTA using this plug-and-play formula:“I help [who] get [what result] through [your method].”

  
  

✅ Focus on clarity over cleverness. If it’s confusing, it’s losing you clients.

5. Create a Storytelling Graphic in Canva

Choose a testimonial, a quick win, or a before/after from your work and turn it into a graphic. Post it today.

✅ Pro Tip: Use Canva templates (like this one) you can reuse and batch when you have more time.

6. Set Up One Automation

Automate one repetitive task: a canned email, a scheduler link, or a task reminder.

For example: Set up a recurring task reminder in Google Calendar to “Check in with 1 past client every Friday at 10am”

Why? It keeps lead generation consistent without you having to remember. For extra ease, add a check in template and a list of past clients right in the description of that recurring event.

✅ Tools like Dubsado, Zapier, and ClickUp can handle more than you think—and your future self will thank you.

7. Audit One Page of Your Website

Pick your homepage, about page, or services page. Read it as a stranger would. Is it clear? Is there a CTA? Are there any issues with loading the page or accessing the links? Fix one thing.

✅ If it’s been more than six months since your last update—it probably needs one.

8. Record a Quick Value-Driven Video

Answer one FAQ or share a quick tip on Instagram or LinkedIn. Video builds connection fast—even when it’s casual.

✅ Don’t overthink it. Face camera. Talk like you’re texting a business bestie.

9. Declutter One Digital Space

Close out open tabs. Archive emails. Organize your desktop. Clutter kills focus, and clarity creates creativity.

✅ Bonus challenge: Unsubscribe from 5 email lists you never open.

10. Revisit Your Why

Write down why you started your business in the first place—and what success really means to you now.

Stuck on your ‘why’? Start here:

1. What did I want more of when I started this business—freedom, purpose, creativity, time, income?

2. What do I want my business to make possible for my family, my lifestyle, or my future self?

3. If I could help just one type of person through my work, who would it be—and what would I want them to feel or achieve?

   
   

✅ This resets your mindset, realigns your goals, and reignites your drive.

Quick doesn’t mean shallow. These 10-minute actions are designed to create clarity, traction, and confidence—without needing hours of free time. You’re building momentum, even in the margins.

And if you’re ready to take the next step toward serious growth,

delegation, and sustainability? Get in touch – let’s chat about how

to move your business forward, one powerful step at a time.

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