First off, why should you outsource some tasks? You may not be a webmaster, graphic artist, coder, publicist, etc. You are an author, coach, consultant or other professional. And so isn’t the best use of your time to focus on marketing and growing your business and let others “sweat the small stuff”? (Okay, some of that stuff is not so small, but it is still fine to let someone else (someone more qualified for that task) do it.)
What then, is the best way to ensure a successful outsourcing outcome each and every time? Having a system in place for outsourcing – a set of rules to guide you, to minimize problems and streamline the process: [Read more…]
Starting a business can mean putting in lots of hours, working nights and weekends, and making sacrifices to get your business off the ground. But at some point, that needs to stop. What is the point of having your own business if the business ends up owning you?
As a solo-preneur or small business owner it’s easy to get into the habit of doing everything yourself. You may believe that you can not afford help or that you are the only one who can do what needs to be done. Wrong on both counts!