3 Reasons It's Time To Outsource
Seriously, why are you still doing it all yourself?
It’s hard to give up control.
I get it. I’ve been there. When you start a business, you run the whole thing yourself. You’re down in the weeds doing every big and small task.
It’s great as you’re getting started. Seeing the growth that comes from all your hard work is empowering.
But inevitably, you hit a roadblock.
Your business will likely hit a point where you CAN’T do it all by yourself anymore, or you just don’t want to. (I’ve been in both places, and you probably have to.)
When you hit this point, you have two choices: let the burnout take over or outsource some of those tasks that are weighing you down.
Personally, I choose outsourcing over burnout every day of the week.
The biggest challenge I hear from business owners is knowing when to take the leap to bring on a teammate or two.
Here are three questions to ask yourself to know if you’re ready to outsource:
Am I being weighed down by day-to-day tasks?
If you’re not able to live in your zone of genius because the smaller stuff is weighing you down, it’s time to outsource. A virtual assistant can take on your nitty gritty everyday tasks so you have time and energy to focus on big-picture items.
Am I feeling stressed and overstretched more than 50% of the time?
This is a no-brainer. If you feel like you’re constantly juggling all the things, have someone help you carry the load.
Am I financially ready to bring on an assistant?
You don’t need to be making millions every month to bring on some help. Look at your bottom line each month and see how much money you can spend. Even hiring help for 2-3 hours/week can greatly impact your sanity!
When you start your search, interview a few people, find someone with strengths that complement your weaknesses, and then go for it. I promise you’ll be so thankful you did!
I’m going to be chatting live about all things outsourcing in my FB group today at noon CT. Grab your lunch and join me!