WHEN TO OUTSOURCE:

You're at capacity

If you’re taking on as much work as you can do, that’s great, but is a delicate balance to maintain if you get more inquiries.

You're turning down client projects

If you’re turning down work because you don’t have enough time to get it done, those are lost opportunities for your business.

You're working too many hours

If you're like most small business owners working six or seven days a week, that may be a sign that there is an opportunity to entrust some part of your business to an outside professional.

You're falling behind on work

If you have items on your to-do list that just never get checked off, or your list keeps growing even though you’re steadily working, outsourcing can help you catch up with work.

You lack training

If you lack specific expertise, it may cost you more in time to learn how to do a task than it’s worth to hire someone who can execute it immediately.

You're avoiding certain tasks

If you’re procrastinating on certain tasks, that could be a starting place for ideas on what to outsource so you don’t neglect areas of your business.

Your rate is higher than the cost to outsource

If you can charge a client $250 an hour, but it only costs you $50 an hour to pay a freelancer for a task, it may make financial sense for you to outsource that task and do client work instead.

WHAT TO OUTSOURCE:

Marketing

Outsourcing your marketing can save you time, allow you to benefit from the resources the provider uses, and can put your marketing in accordance with best practices.

Accounting

Accounting is one area where mistakes can be especially detrimental to your business, so you can reduce your risk by trusting a skilled person or service to manage your bookkeeping, taxes, and/or payroll.

3D Renderings/CAD

Freelancers can handle 3D Renderings or CAD work and many pros bill clients for the cost to produce these.

Human Resources

Outsourcing HR can help you stay in compliance with current laws. It’s a possible solution for companies who don’t yet need help from an on-site employee or it can cut costs.

IT Support

Experts say business owners should outsource IT support if they have fewer than 20 employees.

Virtual Assistant

If you have a lot of assorted administrative work, a virtual assistant can take care of research, data entry, presentation creation, email inbox management, travel booking, and scheduling.

Answering Service

Make a positive first impression with a potential client, save time by not handling initial client intake or fielding simple questions, and never miss new business calls.