10/14/2026
Are you spending hours working on your apparel business but still feel like you're not getting enough done?
Between customer messages, preparing artwork, ordering DTF transfers, pressing shirts, and keeping everything organized, running a home-based apparel business can feel like a second full-time job.
In today's Makers & Movers Podcast, we're continuing our three-part series about running an apparel business while balancing work, family, and everyday life.
On Monday, we talked about finding time for your business. Today, we're talking about making better use of the time you already have!
**5 Things We're Covering:**
1. **Batching and Time Blocks:** Stop jumping between tasks and take control of your limited working hours.
2. **Getting Production-Ready:** Use a simple order checklist to keep your shirts, transfers, and customer information organized.
3. **Knowing When to Outsource:** Learn when paying someone else to handle certain tasks could actually save you money.
4. **Reducing Mistakes and Rework:** Avoid costly mistakes that force you to make the same products twice.
5. **Finding Your Biggest Bottlenecks:** Figure out what's slowing down production and how to make your business more profitable.
**FREE RESOURCE: APPAREL ORDER CHECKLIST**
We've created an Apparel Order Checklist through The Decorated Life to help you organize customer orders, track supplies, verify artwork, manage production, and keep everything moving from the initial order through delivery.
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**THIS WEEK'S 3-PART SERIES:**
Monday: Running a Business When You Have No Time
Wednesday: Stop Working Harder and Start Working Smarter
Friday: Build a Business That Doesn't Run Your Life
**QUESTION OF THE DAY:** What's the biggest time-waster in your apparel business? Is it customer communication, preparing artwork, production, or something else? Let us know in the comments!
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