For the majority of business owners, there comes a time when you realise you “can’t do it all”.

This is usually a sign of healthy growth and is something to celebrate! However that growth can start to slow when you find there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. You need to either hire someone or outsource.

It’s not always easy to let go of any area of your business, or to know where to start. In this article, we’re going to break down the key steps to successful outsourcing.

How do you know when it’s time to outsource?

Do any of these sound familiar?

• You feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done
• You’re worried that you’re not focused on business-critical tasks because you’re bogged down with admin
• You’re starting to struggle or feel out of control
• You’re doing more of the jobs you hate, and not enough of the work you love
• You’ve been dreaming lately of what a huge difference it would make to have a trusted sidekick to hand over the admin and minutiae to

Outsourcing gives you back your valuable time, and frees you up to focus on more high-value tasks that grow your business.

Where do you start?

We recommend you start with a good old-fashioned list of as many tasks and processes you can think of, that go into the day to day running of your business.

Next, rate each of these tasks:

• How much time does it take?
• Can only you do it, or could anyone do it?
• Do you want to do it (do you enjoy it?)

PerSec can assist with this activity as part of our unique on-boarding process. We help you identify all the business tasks that you can confidently outsource, as well as those that make the most of your strengths, that you enjoy, or that are high-value/income generating.

The right fit

Once you have an overview of aspects of your business you’re ready to outsource, it’s time to find the right person or people for the job. Key areas we recommend you consider include:

• Reputation and reviews of the service provider
• Typical tasks performed and work history
• Understanding of your business goals and priorities
• Overall experience and skills
• Communication and speed of service

Next steps

PerSec helps you reclaim your valuable time and energy. To start a conversation around how PerSec can help you grow your business with successful outsourcing, contact us today.

We’d love to make your life easier!