Outsourcing - where do I start?

Running a business can be an exciting yet overwhelming adventure, particularly when you are running the show alone. Growth is an amazing achievement in a business but it can often throw some scary decisions your way. Am I ready to expand? Can i commit to paying a whole new set of wages? Can i balance my work and home life in a healthy way?

Should I hire a new person?

Hiring a new person can be a costly and time consuming exercise, and when you are responsible for keeping all of the plates spinning it can often be something that you just don't have time for. This is where outsourcing can be your lifeline. In a time where remote working has become popular you no longer have to have the expense of bums on seats to operate a well oiled machine.

So if you are not hiring an extra someone to sit in the office with you how do you achieve the same result? Luckily the answer to that is quite simple - outsource your tasks to a virtual assistant.

For as long as there has been the ability to perform online tasks, there have been virtual assistants providing support in the background for business owners. Virtual assistants can provide vital support to a growing business by performing tasks that you as a business owner often do not have the time to do, so that you can finally focus on the most important and enjoyable parts of running and growing your business. Whether that be managing your overflowing inbox, engaging with your audience across social media platforms or even completing administrative tasks that you just do not have the time to prioritize.

So how do I start outsourcing to a virtual assistant?

Firstly, you need to decide what tasks you are ready to outsource and then search for a virtual assistant that offers those particular services - you can book a retainer to ensure ongoing monthly support or even opt for a packaged service that can cover the needs of your business.

Once you have found a virtual assistant you would like to work with its time to reach out! Most virtual assistants will offer a discovery call as an opportunity to get to know a bit about you, your business and the type of support you are looking for to ensure you are a good fit for each other.

If its a match - then your life just got a whole lot easier! It’s time to enjoy some much needed breathing room where you can get back to focusing on what is really important to you and your business while your virtual assistant takes some of the load off.

Any questions? Feel free to pop me a message at Charley@bloombusinesssupport.co.uk