As a business owner, you’re probably used to wearing many hats. However, if you want to take your business to the next level, you’ll have to take off one (or more) of those hats to make room.
And that means knowing when to outsource.
Outsourcing is an eventual step in all growing businesses, but it can be overwhelming for owners who aren’t sure what they need, how to find it, or who to hire.
With these questions in mind, let’s go through ways you can outsource strategically, get the most for your money, and stay sane while doing so.
Identify Your Needs
The first step is to identify the tasks you want to outsource. Maybe you’re tired of creating daily social media posts, or you’d like someone else to handle your inbox.
Look at where you’re spending the most time. Then, take those tasks, sort them by category (admin, tech, etc.), and use them to see which positions you’ll need to hire.
If you can’t hire more than one position at a time, pick the one that will give you the best ROI and add the others later.
Identify Your Budget
The next step is to figure out how much money you have to spend. Their rate will vary depending on which role it is, what the industry standards are, how much you can afford, etc.
For example, hiring a web designer or other tech specialists will cost you more than hiring a social media manager or content creator (as a general rule of thumb)
Before settling on a budget, research the current market of the position and make sure your numbers reflect it. That way, you can start with a reasonable offer and spend less time negotiating.
Set Your Expectations
Before looking for your new team member, think about your expectations.
What do you want in a team member? How much should they be able to handle? What kind of things light them up? What communication style would you prefer?
When you know what to look for, you’re more likely to find it.
Hiring
Now, we’re ready to hire. To simplify the process, here are some hiring templates to guide you and help you find the perfect candidate for your team.
These will help you hire the perfect team member for your business quickly, efficiently, and affordably.
Next Steps
Now comes the strategy. Once your new team member has worked for you for a few months, you can review their progress and see if their ROI is worth it. If it is, and they’re helping you scale your business, then start the process over.
Look at your tasks, see where you’re spending the most time, work the budget, and bring in your next team member.
Final Thoughts
Outsourcing is a vital step in the growth of all businesses, and- when done right- it will allow you to scale like never before.
By outsourcing, you can assign tasks to skilled people who can take them off your hands, leaving you free to focus on what matters.
And that’s how a business should be.
