Previously, I wrote an article that was all about honing your strengths and delegating your weaknesses. Feel free to check that post out if you haven’t already, but the gist of the article was that we all have strengths and weaknesses. Every business owner has things they’re great at, and things they’re not great at.
One of the things I touched upon in that article was that you should outsource some of your jobs to people/companies that are experts in those particular fields. Well, today, I want to dive into the world of outsourcing a little deeper. Specifically, I want to teach you how to get the most out of it.
Outsource Jobs To Companies Not Individuals
Now, you have the option to outsource jobs to companies or individuals. The second option seems very appealing from a financial perspective. An individual won’t charge as much for their services as a company will. However, there’s a reason for this; an individual is just one person, whereas a company is many people. A company offers more brains working on the same projects, all as part of a team that’s been together for a long time. You’re essentially hiring your own team but without the tricky training period. It may cost more, but you get way better value from this.
Find Companies That Offer Multiple Services As A Package
Outsourcing can be expensive if you’re paying people to do loads of individual jobs. Which is why I think it’s important to outsource companies that offer multiple services under one package. They charge a fee and can do various things for that fee. You could hire a company to handle the financial side of your business that offer small business compilations, financial audits, bookkeeping services, and so much more. Or, hire a marketing agency that offers SEO services, social media marketing, and a lot more all under the same bubble. It’s way better than outsourcing companies to all of those things separately.
Don’t Outsource Everything
It’s easy to get carried away and start hiring companies to do every little task around the office. Don’t do this, try and only outsource things that you simply cannot do on your own. If you’re good at certain tasks and can do them quickly, then do them! It saves money, and you still get a good job done in a short amount of time. Outsourcing is a great solution when you have tasks and jobs that you’re terrible at, or that take way too much time. This is where it’s beneficial to hand the jobs to other people and focus on your strengths.
I hope this article has helped you understand outsourcing a little bit better. At the very least, you should know how to get the most out of this idea. Choose companies over individuals if you want the best service possible. Opt for companies offering loads of services as one package, so you get your money’s worth. Finally, don’t outsource every single job, as it will just be a waste of your time and money.
