“We can do anything, but not everything.” – David Allen
In our personal lives, we all have things we avoid doing. For me it is ironing. Why? Because it’s time consuming and more importantly, I am not very good at it. I end up putting in more wrinkles than when I began therefore I get frustrated. Not only am I frustrated while ironing, I get frustrated when I reach for something to wear only to realize it is in the “to be ironed” pile. It is a lose-lose situation.
What are you avoiding?
As small business owners, we try to do it all and let’s face it, we are not experts at everything. If you are a graphic designer, your strength may not be tracking your monthly expenses. If you are an IT Consultant, you may not enjoy sourcing and editing images for your blog and social media accounts. Uncompleted tasks hanging over your head can make you feel like your work is never truly done.
What can you delegate or outsource?
Many of us outsource work that needs to be done around our home without a second thought. We hire cleaning services, landscapers, we even pay a fee to have our groceries delivered to our front door. All to save time and frustration. Why do small business owners have such a hard time hiring people to handle tasks that are not our strengths?
Advantages to Outsourcing
- Focus on core tasks
- Promote Growth
- Increase Productivity
- Ease Stress
- More time to do what you love
Time is Money
It is a cliché but it’s true. Consider outsourcing as an investment in your business rather than an extravagant expense. When you free up your time and remove the stress, you position yourself to focus on core tasks in your business which leads to increased productivity and growth overall.
What tasks do you want to take off your plate this summer?
What I Can’t Stop Talking About:
Spotify Playlists. I have been listening to music throughout my day lately. Mellow tunes as background while working and then upbeat songs to sing along with while making dinner. (BTW, the cat does approve of my singing voice. 😼 ) Back to playlists. Did you know that playlists can be shared with friends and you can download celebrities’ playlists, too? Take a closer look the next time you open Spotify.
Elevate Virtual Solutions helps solo professionals and small business owners get more done in less time by taking time consuming tasks off their plate so they can focus on what they do best.
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