Running a retail business means wearing many hats.

At Awards & Engraving, a trusted shop in Libertyville, Illinois, known for custom trophies, signage, and personalized gifts, owner Daniel Mattson has learned that mastering time management is essential to keeping things running smoothly year after year.

With smart customer service and creative design skills, Daniel has developed strategies for juggling the demands of retail entrepreneurship.

If you’re a current or aspiring store owner, these seven tips will help you sharpen your retail time management skills and keep your business running smoothly without losing sight of why you started.