A great way to get started with your list of outsourcing needs is this:
Pretend that you died, or had to leave your business for some absolutely unavoidable reason. Now, who would you get to replace yourself? Which tasks would you outsource to others that would enable your business to run smoothly without you? Make a list and then start implementing, one-by-one, the items on your list – it really can be that simple.
Then, every 4 months (ongoing!), come back to this list, go over it again and see what ELSE you can outsource and clear off your plate – leaving you free to do the most important tasks that make the most difference to your business.
1. Website Design
It may sound odd, but recent research shows that most people assume that a company with a website is larger and more stable than a company without one. So lucky for you, you already have a site! However, maybe you’ve started with just a basic site, so you may want to have a new site designed – or an existing site given a makeover – this only takes a couple of weeks or sometimes even days.
2. Programming
Web programming is an incredibly diverse field. Let’s just summarize: If it happens on a website, somewhere a programmer made it happen. Anything you’ve seen on another website can be developed on your website. Virtual outsourcing is the perfect way to tap into specialized web programming skills.
3. E-commerce Website
The rate of online purchasing of products and services continues to rise dramatically. With e-commerce you can reduce your transaction costs while reaching customers around the world. Use an outsourced freelancer to install your shopping cart, gateways and links to your credit card merchant accounts, install PayPal applications, and upload all your products or services to your shopping cart.
4. HTML Emails Or Newsletter
If you’re using text-only emails, consider upgrading to HTML emails. HTML emails (and Newsletters) have the look and feel of a website but are delivered to your clients’ inboxes. Once a template is set up, you can add your own text, images, or other graphic elements, create a variety of links to different pages on your site, and even include banner ads for your (or for others) services. Whichever email platform you chose (back in Module 11) you can hire a freelancer who’s familiar with that platform to set up your opt-in, autoresponders, newsletters, etc.
5. Search Engine Optimization & Search Engine Marketing
Search engine placement is critical to anyone with a website; even though you built it, they won’t come if they can’t find you. Search engine optimization (SEO) specialists help your site gain high rankings; the algorithms change constantly so techniques naturally evolve.
Search engine marketing (SEM) is also a specialized field. It can take days, months and years of expertise
to write effective ads, place your banners on the right sites, set up effective affiliate programs, or manage your pay-per-click programs so you get the most visitors and more importantly conversions.
HINT: Never let an untested SEO company loose on your main website. Give them a small site or test project to do and see how it goes first. If they do anything that Google doesn’t like, they could get your site black-listed and seriously harm your business.
6. Slideshows
Creating a compelling and interesting slideshow can really grab your site visitor’s attention. A skilled graphic designer, or artist, can make sure your slideshow looks great and functions perfectly.
7. Animation
Get noticed and set your business apart with high quality animation. Many companies can benefit from animation on websites, movies, presentations, product demos, applications, advertisements, and logos.
Skilled animators are proficient in 2D/3D modeling for simpler applications like caricatures, and cartoons, while medical animation helps healthcare professionals see and understand complex procedures and processes. If movement can add value and understanding to your message, an animator can take you to that next level.
Animation can be quite expensive, so a much cheaper alternative is to have an animated “sketch” or whiteboard video – where the images are drawn in color or black & white. Fiverr has quite a few of these on offer for a really great price.
8. Social Networking Applications
Do you need a custom Facebook application? (Or simply want help setting up your Facebook page?) Do you want to optimize your use of MySpace or LinkedIn? You can learn the tricks of the trade yourself, but you don’t have to. Social media managers can manage all your social media pages and accounts.
9. Software or App Design
Good entrepreneurs have great ideas – the problem is affordably implementing those ideas. A freelance software designer in India or Russia can code your app or software for much less than you’d think!
10. Technical Support
Occasionally your site or site applications will have a problem; your email goes down, your forms no longer function properly, or (gasp!) a hacker takes over your site. Use an outsourced freelancer to step in, sometimes on a moment’s notice, to take care of your problem and get your site working smoothly again.
Local firms may not be able to respond as quickly as you need. Think of it this way: If you’re on the West Coast of the U.S. and your site goes down at 11 pm, it’s 11:30 am in Pune, India; your problem could be fixed before you get your morning coffee. And if your customers need support, outsource that function to firms who offer 24-hour, 7-day per week coverage.
11. Auto-responders
It’s exciting when potential clients use a form on your website to request information, or even better, order a product or service. Auto-responders automate the process of responding to queries or confirming registrations, requests, or sales, and can be set up to deliver information on a scheduled basis and to remind visitors or users of upcoming events or promotions. Use an outsourced freelancer to develop your auto-responder campaigns and/or to write your emails for you.
12. Podcasts
Recording and distributing audio has never been easier thanks to podcasts, and setting up web applications or blog plugins that allow users to listen to or download your audio files is a good idea. If you’re not sure how to best approach the problem, use an outsourced freelancer to create easy-to-use tools for you to upload and distribute your audio, or handle the entire process for you anytime you wish to add audio content to your site. Focus on your content – let a professional take care of how it’s delivered to your audience.
13. Web Banner Ads
Web advertising has exploded in popularity and effectiveness. Advertising on the right websites can put your products or services in front of consumers eager to buy your products or try your services – but only if the ad works. Banner ads can not only catch a site visitor’s attention; designed properly they can also send highly-targeted web traffic your way. Remember, successful advertising isn’t simply a function of spending – it’s also a function of spending wisely.
14. Print Ads
Statistics show print ads, including photos and well-designed graphic elements, catch the attention of four times as many readers as do text-only ads. Your freelancer can also source stock photography – in case you don’t have photos of your own. Make sure your ads are consistent with the business identity (branding) you’ve worked hard to establish.
15. Professionally Designed Product Catalogs
Catalog design is both art and science. Whether you have a few or a few hundred (or thousand) products, your catalog must be well-organized, accessible to readers, and most of all present your products in the best light possible. A catalog is worthless unless it helps you make sales; ensure your catalog combines photos, art, descriptions, and specifications – plus a call to action – to turn browsers into buyers.
16. Package Design
Great package design creates an emotional appeal and helps brand your product. Plus your design must be easy to store and assemble, meet shipping specifications and any regulatory requirements, and fit your budget. Package design requires skill and experience; while you may be willing to try your hand at designing your own product packaging, the result may only serve to signal that, well, you created your own packaging. Whether you need a label, a simple package, or a multi-part set of packaging, Use an outsourced freelancer to help you reinforce your business identity and help your product stand out in a crowded marketplace.
17. Document/Book Design
Even if you haven’t written a book or eBook yet, your manuals, guides, white papers, and other reports will make a greater impact if they’re well-designed. A great book or document designer can not only make sure your work is laid out properly and efficiently – he or she can also give your work greater impact. And your business identity can be incorporated, ensuring that while readers are learning, your brand is reinforced.
18. Audio
Say you’ve made an audio recording. The problem is you need to edit it for length, add other content, place a layer of music in the background, and clean up a few mistakes. With Audacity it can all be done, but the task is time consuming. Just outsource it instead!
19. Video
If a picture says a thousand words, how much is a video worth? Web visitors not only enjoy, they’ve come to expect videos that explain processes, feature products, or simply entertain visitors – and keep them coming back for more. But poorly-produced or delivered videos can quickly turn visitors away. Use an outsourced freelancer to edit, enhance, and prepare your video for “publishing” on the web, whether on your site or on social media sites. Also considered having an animated or “white board” video produced if the style fits your company.
20. 3D Graphics
3D graphics add a sense of realism and depth that two-dimensional graphics simply cannot. A 3D graphic can also be rotated and viewed from any orientation. A graphic of your new product can even be “opened” to show what’s inside. A good 3D graphic can convince you that it always has the same mass, that it’s hard, soft, rigid, or pliable… almost like it’s alive. Use an outsourced freelancer to create simple graphics for web or print use, or multi-piece models for display or sales presentations.
VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS
There is an entirely new category of worker called a Virtual Assistant (VA). A virtual assistant is far more than just a secretary or administrative assistant. Here are some of the varied tasks a Virtual Assistant can take off your plate:
Research
1. Sales Leads
Without sales, you don’t have business. But if you’re spending time meeting prospective clients and servicing existing customers, it’s hard to find new leads. A VA can find and research individuals, companies, and technologies – via blogs, websites and forums. They can prepare reports and briefs to help you determine who to contact next. With the right information in hand you can focus on developing new business relationships instead of having to spend time researching.
2. Fact Checking
To be persuasive, you need facts on your side; nothing ruins your credibility quicker than inaccurate information. A VA can double-check facts, provide statistics and backup information, and verify data to make sure you always put an accurate foot forward.
3. Products or Services to Buy
Not sure which car meets your needs? Looking for a home theater system but can’t make sense of all the different models and specifications? A VA can take into account your budget and preferences, sift through the options, check out reviews and recommendations, and create a short list of the prime contenders for purchase. Plus, a VA can comparison shop, find the best deals possible, and even arrange the purchase if you prefer.
4. Products or Services to Sell
A VA can perform a lot of basic research: Products already marketed that can be privately labeled, products you can buy wholesale and sell at retail, products you can license so you have the right to sell them… the possibilities are endless. If you’re already in business and are considering adding a new product or product line, let a VA handle basic research while you focus on your core business.
Data Entry / Word Processing
1. Turn Business Cards into Outlook Entries
Networking is critical in most businesses. Putting information from business cards into your Outlook address book (or whichever system you use) helps you stay organized and automatically organizes your phone or PDA. Who really has the time to do this? You can fax/scan/photograph or mail the business cards you receive, or send Excel or Word contact listings to a VA who can transfer the information for you. You’ll always have the information you need at your fingertips.
2. Collect Contact Information
Need specific information about current or prospective clients? With a little research performed by a VA you can collect all the data you need, including phone numbers, email addresses, social media links, etc. They can then enter the collected data into spreadsheets, documents, address books… whatever is most useful to you.
3. Article Submission
Posting articles in article directories, press release directories, and other websites, can be a great way to build an audience and generate links to your website or blog. Hundreds of directories exist. Make the process easy by hiring a VA: Simply provide you
r articles along with a list of directories you wish to submit to (or ask the VA to create a list for you), and your words can be seen by thousands of readers worldwide.
4. Craigslist (or another classified listing site) Posting
If you sell a product and want the maximum exposure possible, posting to online classifieds can be a great way to get the word out. But posting ads on a regular basis to a number of sites and cities can be exceptionally time-consuming. Give a VA an ad template, a list of cities, and the rest of your requirements, and your ads will appear on schedule. You can spend more time fulfilling orders instead of endlessly prospecting for new clients.
Social Media
1. Blog Posting
First a caveat: If you have a distinctive writing “voice,” only talented writers will be able to mimic it and create blog posts that “sound” like you. But don’t let that stop you from hiring a VA to help with your blog posts. Virtual Assistants can collect news, keep up with trends, do research… even write rough drafts of posts that you can then shape into your “own” distinctive style. And to keep the conversation among your readers going, a VA can respond to comments left on your blog, alerting you when a comment requires your expertise to answer.
Many bloggers generate a mixture of posts. Some are simple news recaps and updates while others are more like opinion pieces. Let a VA help you make your blog more robust… while also making it easier to maintain and keep fresh.
2. Commenting and Linking
Leaving comments on blogs and social media sites is a great way to make new connections and leave backlinks to your own sites and blogs. A VA can take care of the process for you. Create a list of sites (or have the VA create it), give guidelines on comments you’d like to leave, and off you go! You can also have the VA send you links to new articles or sites that you should check out personally. While you’re at it, a VA can respond to comments and questions left on your sites and blogs, too.
3. Profiles and Accounts
Want to benefit from social networking but don’t have the know-how or the time to start? Hire a VA to create your accounts and profiles on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and/or other social media sites. Once you’re all set, you can focus on creating and developing relationships.
4. Managing Social Media
Social Media sites like Facebook are great ways to network and create social connections – but managing your accounts can take time away from other productive work. A VA can keep up with your friend requests, respond to messages, post your videos, blog posts, photos or quotes, and keep you informed about your account activity.
General Administrative Assistant
1. Voicemail Management
Do you receive a lot of voicemails? Do you spend a lot of time in meetings and dread having to check your messages? A VA can check your voicemail on the schedule you set, prioritize your messages, and even email summaries to you in case you’re not in a position to receive calls. A VA can also return routine and emergency calls, saving the important or sensitive calls for you to make when you have the chance.
2. Email Management
Even if you receive hundreds of emails each day, chances are a number of them are routine – and if they’re routine, that means a VA can respond to those emails using guidance you provide. Then all you’ll need to do is respond to unusual or out of the ordinary emails. You can take it a step further and have your VA forward emails only you can handle to a separate account; that way you’ll never see or need to deal with the hundreds of emails your VA can handle for you.
If you feel like you type the same response – to different people – more than once, a VA can handle the task. You can either have a list of FAQs your VA can copy/paste from and email out to people. Or, even better, have your VA turn each FAQ into a separate blog post, then your VA emails out the weblink to that blog post, the person clicks the link to see their question answered on your site, and this drives more traffic to your site and increases your search engine rankings!
3. Gifts and Cards
Whether they’re our friends or our customers and clients, all of us want to remember important people at special times. Provide spending guidelines and other basic information, and your VA can track down and ship the perfect gifts, send online cards, or mail pre-signed greeting cards to everyone on your list.
4. Thank You and Follow-Up
Many businesses send notes or make phone calls to recent purchasers. It’s a great way to say “thank you” and also to answer any questions and proactively resolve potential problems. A VA can send thank you cards, or make post-purchase calls to new customers or clients, creating a memorable personal touch that can help drive repeat business and build long-term business relationships.
WRITING CONTENT & EDITING
Search engine ranking is primarily based on the free, informative content you provide on your website – or through other means that provide useful content and then drive traffic to your site via a link. Therefore, this is a key marketing activity that cannot be ignored.
1. Articles
You may never be published in a printed magazine or newspaper, but the Internet has created an endless demand for well-written, information-packed articles on virtually any subject. Not only will articles on your website provide useful advice and guidance to your visitors, they can also help your site perform better in search engine rankings, drawing more visitors – and potential customers – to your business. And by using an article distribution service you can place your article – and your contact information – on multiple sites, reaching even more customers.
Create a work for hire (ghostwriter) agreement and you not only own the copyright for the work, but you can also publish the articles you commission under your own name.
Not only can writers develop your articles, but they can also post those articles directly to your site, saving you time and effort. Some writers specialize in certain fields, while others are capable of creating outstanding articles on a wide range of topics. If you want to inform, educate, and attract visitors to your site but don’t have the skills or time, writers all over the world are ready and waiting to assist you.
2. Press Releases
A press release is like a news story: It’s written to share information about a person, event, service or product. If your company has developed a new product, a new service, landed a large customer, expanded operations – in other words, something newsworthy and significant has occurred – a press release is a perfect way to let the world know. Properly written, your press release may catch the attention of an editor or reporter and serve as the springboard to a story or feature on the web, TV, or in print, gaining you valuable – and free – publicity.
Sounds great, but the fact is most press releases never get picked up by major media because they’re poorly written and seem intended to “sell” rather than to inform. Media outlets appreciate press releases that read like news – a skilled writer can turn a quickly discarded press release into an item that immediately grabs the attention of readers, media outlets – and customers.
3. Copywriting
Words are powerful. Well-crafted messages can be unbelievably powerful. Marketing copy takes many forms: slogans, headlines, direct mail text, taglines, jingle lyrics, etc. and is used in print ads, mail-order catalogs, billboards, commercials, brochures, postcards, websites, and other advertising media. Chances are any time you communicate in writing with your customers, a skilled copywriter can dramatically increase the effectiveness of your message.
4. Editing
Have you ever written a letter or memo and realized, upon re-reading it a few days later, how much better it could have been? A fresh look, or a fresh pair of eyes, can quickly spot ways to improve nearly anyone’s writing. Most full-time writers will agree with this statement: “Any words, no matter how carefully chosen, can benefit from skillful and thoughtful editing.”
Instead of explaining complex information to a writer, you may feel it’s easier to write a first draft and have an editor make corrections and improvements. A good editor can help shape the tone and style of your text, help you fine-tune your message, and/or avoid embarrassing mistakes.
5. Newsletters
Want a custom newsletter to deliver valuable information to your customer base? It’s a great idea, but it takes time and effort (and skills) you may not have. With a little input regarding your goals, your audience, and potential subject matter, a provider can format, write, and even email your newsletter to your customer base.
You may initially decide to review the newsletter before it’s published, but once you develop a good working relationship your input may be limited to a few minutes of your time per each newsletter. And since you already have the content, your writer can post each newsletter to your website archives, and you can even pull out individual articles for inclusion on other sites – after all, you own the content!
6. Sales Materials
Do you have the skills and experience to write an effective television commercial? Most people would say no, but many try to write their own sales letters, advertising copy, or promotional literature. If you’re not sure your writing is making the grade, hire a skilled writer – the end result will be more bang for your advertising buck.
7. Books & eBooks
A writer can help you write – or even write entirely for you – books and eBooks for print or web publication. Not only can a book or eBook inform or enlighten current or prospective customers, it can also enhance your professional image and help you stand out as an expert in your field. While you may already be an expert in your field, you may not have the time or skills to devote to writing – but skilled writers do. It’s easier than you think. A good writer will adapt to your needs: Create content from scratch, or turn your thoughts and random musings into a well-crafted, professionally-written book.
8. Translation
The global marketplace makes selling products and services possible in almost any market. But if you want to promote your service in another country, you’ll need to speak their language – at the very least in print and web media.
Skilled translators translate writing and speech, taking into account slang, technical terms, and everyday usage. If your high school foreign language class didn’t prepare you adequately, don’t worry. A skilled translator is available for almost any language. Translators ensure language is no longer a barrier; if you want to reach global markets, it’s easier than ever.
9. Manuals & Guides
You understand your process, but can you convey your knowledge to employees or users? Manuals and guides not only inform and educate readers, they also save you time and effort. Effective manuals cut training time, reduce customer requests for assistance, and create a consistent process flow that can reduce waste and effort.
Skilled technical writers have a knack for distilling complex information and presenting it in a clear, logical, easy-to-understand way for experts and novices alike. In fact, you may know too much about your process or product to write an effective user’s guide – you’ll naturally assume knowledge or experience your readers just won’t have. A skilled tech writer can create documentation nearly anyone can understand. Not only will you save time by outsourcing your writing work, you’ll eliminate repetition of steps or instructions.
10. Public Relations
If a tree falls in the forest, does it make a sound? Maybe, but did anyone hear it? If you’ve launched a business, you need people to hear about it – without customers you don’t have a business. Public relations specialists craft press releases, provide media coaching, help get articles and reviews of your product or service highlighted by regional and national media outlets, and line up interviews or guest spots on radio or TV shows for you.
Public relations is very different from advertising. A well-placed positive article about your product or service can yield tons of inquiries and new customers, and a quick interview on a local TV program can make thousands aware of what you do – for free.
11. Grant Writing
Writing a grant for private, public, or government funding requires a unique set of skills. To get funding for your project or initiative you’ll need to convince the reader that your effort will be worthwhile and worthy of funding, and at the same time you’ll need to format and craft your grant proposal in the way organizations expect.
The success or failure of your search for funding often rests on the quality of the grant proposal itself. Don’t go it alone; a skilled provider can effectively communicate your mission, your goals, your short- and long-range plans, and how your project will make a real impact.
MISCELLANEOUS – YET IMPORTANT
1. Bookkeeping
Your bookkeeper doesn’t need to be down the street; many small businesses outsource their entire bookkeeping and accounting functions. For example, a home improvement and repair company with over 40 locations uses web-based tools to handle job costing, invoicing, sales, timesheets, labor and materials tracking… virtually all their day-to-day bookkeeping operations are handled virtually by a provider thousands of miles away.
Web-based accounting also gives you 24-hour, 7-day per week access to your financial “books” and reports no matter where you happen to be. You can also add controls to ensure only you or trusted employees have the authority to sign checks or transfer and withdraw funds. The right bookkeeper will help you stay on top of your financial situation as well as streamline your administrative functions – and you could save money, too.
2. Collections
Many business owners despise the collections process. Contacting clients who are late paying bills or invoices is stressful and, handled poorly, can lead to hard feelings or even lost clients. And if you have a lot of customers or generate a number of monthly invoices and you don’t stay on top of the situation, your receivables can quickly add up to a considerable sum. Instead of facing a potentially emotionally-charged confrontation, outsource your collections process. Skilled collections providers handle customer communications firmly but with a deft, nimble touch.
Getting the money you’re owed and still maintaining a positive customer relationship is a difficult skill to master; plus good collections agents are also great negotiators, and may be able to find creative solutions that you, in the heat of the moment, might overlook. One of the basic tenets of outsourcing is to outsource the tasks you aren’t good at – in the case of collections it may also make sense to outsource a task you truly dislike.
3. Financial Reporting
What is your cost of sales this month? Which products generate the most profit? Which services should you stop providing because they actually cost you money? Which customers are truly your best customers – from a profit point of view? Accurate and timely financial reports give you the information you need to make quick decisions, re-focus your efforts, and grow your business based on data and facts, not on hunches or estimates.
Providers can generate the reports on a scheduled basis, or can set up automated reports in accounting packages like QuickBooks that you can then run yourself whenever you need information. Either way you save time and still get the critical information you need. Not sure which reports will help you? A skilled provider can suggest key metrics to evaluate based on the nature of your business.
4. Tax Returns
Your accountant may not be happy about it, but last year more people than ever used online freelancers to prepare their tax returns. Tax returns are rules-based accounting, and can be prepared by following a series of steps and guidelines – making tax return preparation a great virtual outsourcing service.
Providers can handle your business returns as well as your personal returns, and often for significantly less than your accountant or local tax return preparation service. If you handle your own basic bookkeeping, a provider can make sure that you take advantage of all the deductions and benefits available to you.
5. Financial Analysis
How much is your business worth? What is your return on investment on recent projects? Are there seasonal swings you can take advantage of? Or best of all, does outsourcing one or more of your functions make good financial sense?
Skilled financial specialists can wade through complex data and financial statements and make recommendations that can improve your bottom line. The financial repercussions of some decisions are often not clear unless you can really crunch the numbers; if you don’t have that kind of skill, don’t worry – there’s help available.
6. Tax Consulting
Every business wants to minimize the taxes it pays. A skilled provider can ensure you pay as little tax as possible based on what you did last year, but a skilled tax consultant can help you make decisions today that will save you money next year. Don’t wait until tax time to find out that you could have taken advantage of legitimate deductions – if you only knew about them ahead of time.
You may also qualify for tax credits due to the industry you’re in or the employees you hire. Taxes are a significant expense for almost any business – proactive planning can help you retain more of what you earn.
7. Call Center
Users often require technical support to assemble, use, or maintain your product. You can rely on phone centers to remotely diagnose and fix problems your customers may experience. You can even create a database to track problems, and improve call center response time by providing step-by-step troubleshooting and help guides for operators to use.
The beauty of a call center is its scalability and affordability. Many call centers charge by the hour; if you get less calls your fee is lower, and if you get more calls you don’t have to worry about adding full-time or part-time employees to your staff.
8. Answering Service
Research shows that more than 50% of first-time callers will not leave a message if they reach an answering machine. And what if there’s an emergency and a customer (or family member) absolutely needs to reach you? Your small businesses may not have the resources to ensure all calls are answered. That’s where an answering service comes in.
It’s a simple process: Once calls are forwarded, the operator can tell which business is being called, answer the phone appropriately, and take messages or answer simple questions. Depending on your needs, answering services can not only answer calls but schedule appointments, answer customer questions, receive and forward faxes, and process orders.
To present the right image to your customers you may need someone to answer the phone during normal business hours. Instead of adding staffing, hire an answering service – that way you’ll never miss a call.
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Whew! Was that a long enough list for you?
And that’s not even a comprehensive list of all the tasks you can outsource. For a really exhaustive list, visit Elance.
The important thing is just to get your feet wet, and start the process of changing your thinking. Get fluent with outsourcing and you’ll be amazed at the positive difference it makes to your business and your personal life!
So remember the questions I asked you at the very beginning of this unit?
Pretend that you had to leave your business for 3 months, for some absolutely unavoidable reason. Now, who would you get to replace yourself? Which tasks would you outsource to others that would enable your business to run smoothly without you?
Now that you have an idea of all the varied tasks you can outsource, make a list of ALL the tasks that are NOT in your zone and that you would like to offload onto someone else. Don’t worry about whether you can a ord to hire anyone yet, just start by getting clarity and seeing your intention. This is a list you can keep returning to as your business grows:
Now that you have a good idea of where you’re heading, start outsourcing, one-by-one, the items on your list – it really can be that simple.
Then, every 4 months (ongoing!), come back to this list, go over it again and see what ELSE you can outsource and clear off your plate – leaving you free to do the most important tasks that make the most difference to your business.
As soon as you have a little bit of money to be able to hire someone (and I’m talking 5 or 10 bucks!), then follow this same procedure to outsource any task:
For their first time outsourcing, some people find it easier to just scroll through the freelancers on 
Verified Job Postings – Verified job postings will have a payment verification seal on your job post. This indicates to freelancers that you are more serious about the job. This is a one time $5 fee and the payment seal will be included on any future jobs.
Each of us has the area of our business that I like to call our ZONE. When we get and stay in our zone, we are the most effective, the most productive, and we have the most impact on our business.
you’ve wanted to expand into but never had the time for. Good news: there are virtual assistants that do all of them for you.
Just to help you brainstorm and begin breaking through those fears or resistance you may have, here are things you can hire a freelancer to do for you:
Now take $20 from your coffee budget, or $50 from the dinner and movie you were going to see and put it in your outsourcing fund. Yes, it’s that easy! I seriously do not want to hear any “I can’t afford it” whinging. Go check out
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