As you are getting into “Back To Biz” mode, you may realize that you have too many things on your to-do list. The answer is to start outsourcing!
Outsource the tasks that you:
- Don’t like to do
- Are too time consuming and don’t directly affect your bottom line – these would primarily be administrative tasks.
- Are skills that you may not have or would take you a long time to learn. An example might be writing a scripting program for your website.
The best way to decide what to outsource is to have some goals. Are you looking to gain some more time in your day? Are you looking to increase your hourly value by focusing on tasks that will directly affect your profits?
Once you understand what your goals are, the decision is easier to make about what to outsource first. Most often it makes sense to outsource your administrative tasks, which can involve hiring a virtual assistant.
The great thing about a virtual assistant is that they are self employed individuals, which means they are responsible for taxes, benefits and so on. Virtual assistants can also be skilled in a variety of tasks from scheduling to copywriting and updating your website.
Outsourcing may be the best business decision you make this year. It can free up valuable time for you to focus on more profitable tasks, it can increase your hourly value, and it can certainly make you more productive.
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