How to Get the Most Out of Outsourcing
We touch on burnout a lot here, so can I offer another idea or a piece of advice? Outsource!
If you are asking “WHY?” think of it this way, we all have our own talents and gifts, so why not bring in an expert for those problem spots you are the most trouble with. Bring in someone that this is their zone of genius. Also, your time is limited and valuable. Time is a commodity, so why not use outsourcing in the spots you hate the most or just can’t do? I know I use it for a lot of things, even down to housework.
Think about it, what can you accomplish with a few extra hours? If you were free to focus on the parts of your business you know most?
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Outsourcing
Types of things to outsource:
Email - Blasts/Responses
Managing or Admining for your Groups and Social Media Accounts (including scheduling posts/comments)
Copywrite
Blog Posts
How to Find Somebody:
Sites like Fiverr
Ask your Community for Referrals.
This could be other people you know in a similar field or those in your Facebook Groups, ask around.
As for Rates, Google similar categories to that you are looking to outsource. Is it a graphic designer? Copy-write? Personal assistant? Know each lane has its own pay scale. Compare apples to apples and oranges to oranges. You can also get a good idea of rates and level of expertise from Fiverr as well.
5 Tips to knock it out of the park!:
Know Your Goals
Virtual Assistants have a lot to offer but you can’t build a house without a strong foundation. VAs can help you figure out some goals, but you do need a starting point.
Your Vision
Beyond goals, what do you envision for the future?
Mood Board/Vision Board
Do you have one? Time to make one. Great for business or specific projects and helps brings a visual to the table to help communicate.
Write it Down
Don’t keep it all in your head. VAs are amazing, but they can’t read minds.
Be Open to Feedback
Both giving and receiving. The best type of partnerships have an open dialogue to build upon ideas or to tweak things to get that vision just right.
Outsourcing can definitely help you. Just use this as a guide and know your strengths. Work in your superpower and get an expert in those less satisfying/desirable fields for you. Remember, money is infinite, your time is not.
