
Time for an obvious truth that all business owners can acknowledge — running a business is a juggling act. Between client meetings, follow-ups, and the endless emails, the hours slip by fast. But what if I told you that you could save 10+ hours a week with just a few tweaks to your routine and minimal setup time? Yes, it’s possible. Here’s how:
1. Use Email Templates
First up, email templates. If you’re not using them yet, you’re leaving time on the table. How many times have you written the same type of email from scratch? It’s time to stop. Instead, create templates for the emails you send most often—welcome emails, follow-ups, appointment reminders, you name it. With 17hats, you can easily set up these email templates, so they’re ready to go whenever you need them. A few clicks, and boom—your email is sent, and you’ve saved yourself precious minutes!
Assuming you are sending the same email five times per day, and each email takes an average of five minutes each, this can save you approximately 2.5 hours a week!
Are you a photographer looking for a base set of email templates? Kim Hildebrand’s Family Photographer Email Template Bundle has 30 well-crafted emails to streamline your family client experience. Visit the Marketplace to install Kim’s templates today!

2. Leverage Online Scheduling
Next, let’s talk about Online Scheduling within 17hats. If you’re still going back and forth with clients to find a time that works, it’s time for an upgrade. Set up Online Scheduling for all your consultations, meetings, and events. This way, clients can see your availability and book a time that works for them without the endless email chain. Plus, you can automate reminders and confirmations, so no one forgets about their appointment. Less hassle for them, less work for you!
Assuming you schedule one consultation, meeting, or event per day, and each event takes an hour to manually set and confirm, leveraging Online Scheduling with 17hats can save you approximately 5 hours a week!
Want a jumpstart into Online Scheduling with 17hats? Check out Emily McClure’s Discovery Call | Booking Link + Workflow on the Marketplace. Emily reminds us that making the scheduling process simple so clients can select a time with you is the key to success. Install Emily’s Online Scheduling template today to start saving you time!

3. Use Hattie AI to Write Emails
Finally, meet your new best friend: Hattie AI. Writing emails can be one of the most time-consuming tasks, but with Hattie AI, it doesn’t have to be. Hattie is built right into 17hats, and she’s a whiz at crafting the perfect email in seconds. Whether you need to draft a quick thank you or a detailed follow-up, Hattie’s a great option. Just tell her what you need, and she’ll do the heavy lifting. Hattie is perfect for those emails that can’t be automated, but need to be sent.
Assuming you have five emails a day that Hattie AI can write for you, this can save you 2.5 hours a week!
“17hats is very easy to use and helps me to clear my schedule of mundane tasks so that I can more efficiently serve my customers.” — Stone Street Media Group
Wrapping Up
These three simple steps—using email templates, leveraging Online Scheduling within 17hats, and letting Hattie AI handle your emails—can easily save you 10+ hours a week. That’s 10 hours you can spend growing your business, serving your clients, or just enjoying some well-deserved downtime. I hope you’re able to give these tips a try and watch your productivity soar!
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