Small business guide to taking back your time

11:00 am 21 May, 2026

AEST

Feel like you’re flat out all day but still never quite getting to the important stuff?

Do your days disappear in emails, admin, interruptions and a to-do list that somehow grows overnight? It’s time to take your time back!

Join Business Builders editor Cec Busby and productivity expert Donna McGeorge for a practical masterclass designed to help busy business owners reclaim your time, reduce overwhelm and focus on what really moves your business forward.

Donna has helped thousands of professionals work smarter, beat distraction and create simple systems that actually stick. In this session, she’ll share real-world strategies you can start using straight away.

In this masterclass, we’ll cover:

  • Why you always feel busy and how to break the cycle
  • Simple ways to take control of your day and protect your focus
  • How to prioritise the work that grows your business
  • Smart systems to reduce admin and decision fatigue
  • Productivity habits that are realistic for busy business owners
  • How to finish the day feeling accomplished, not frazzled

Whether you’re drowning in tasks, constantly interrupted or just ready to work smarter, this session will help you take back control of your time and your business.

Register for our FREE masterclass now.

About the experts

Cec Busby, Business Builders

Cec Busby is an accomplished journalist and content creator with over 20 years of experience. She is the editor of Pinstripe Media’s flagship small business websites, Business Builders and Flying Solo. She is the co-host of First Act, the podcast that chronicles the origin stories of Australia’s most impressive entrepreneurs and innovators and the host of Flying Solo, the podcast for soloists and micro business owners.

Donna McGeorge, productivity expert

Donna McGeorge is the best-selling author of the It’s About Time series and a game changer on productivity. Her 15-book catalogue includes hits like The 25-Minute Meeting, The First Two Hours, and The 1-Day Refund. With more than two decades of experience helping major organisations reimagine how they work, Donna’s approach is always grounded, engaging and practical. She’s a dynamic speaker and facilitator with a knack for making complex ideas feel refreshingly doable.

NewsletterSignup

Big ideas for small business — straight to your inbox

Get the best small business tips, news and advice straight to your inbox! No junk, just real-world insights to help you grow.
Sign up now.