Buzzing With Busyness? Here’s How To Tell If You Need To Outsource

27 Apr

Welcome to the busy world that is business ownership! Like busy bees we buzz around from one task to the next in what feels like a never ending cycle of sheer busyness. Its pretty easy to get to the point where you feel like you are drowning in a sea of emails, administrative tasks and other time-consuming activities that doesn’t even make a dent in the direct client work or to the actual money making aspects of your business. If this sounds even just a little like you, then read on. A virtual assistant or online business manager may just be the solution to smash through those bottle necks and get your business back to humming along smoothly.

You may be wondering what exactly the difference is between the two roles. Simply put, a virtual assistant is a remote worker who takes care of a variety of tasks, such as email management, scheduling, and social media management. They are a virtual jack-of-all-trades when it comes to administrative tasks. On the other hand, an online business manager is a more specialised, higher level role that involves overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of a business including managing the team, creating and implementing processes and systems, and setting and achieving business goals.

Your next question might be when is it time to think about hiring one of these master busy bees? That would be if:

You find yourself spending too much time on administrative tasks. Are you finding yourself spending more time than you’d like on tasks like answering emails, scheduling appointments, and managing your social media accounts? These tasks are important, but they can also be time-consuming and they take you away fro other important aspects of your business.

Your feeling overwhelmed and stressed out. Running a business can be stressful, but if you’re feeling constantly overwhelmed and burnt out, it’s time to take a step back and reassess. Are there tasks that you can delegate to someone else to ease your workload?

Your struggling to keep up with your workload. This is one to really pay attention to as it can impact on how you are delivering your service or product to the consumer meaning potentially serious impacts on your business. As your business grows, so do your responsibilities. It can be difficult to keep up with everything, and you may find that you’re falling behind on important tasks. Hiring a VA or OBM can help you to stay on top of everything.

You want to focus on growing your business. As the owner of a business, your time is valuable. If you’re spending all your time on administrative tasks, you’re not able to focus on growing your business and developing new products or services. Outsourcing these tasks can help your free up your time and energy to focus on what really matters in moving your business towards your goals.

You need a more cost effective solution. Hiring a full-time employee can be expensive, especially if you’re just starting out. Outsourcing to a VA or OBM offers a more cost-effective option, as you only pay for the tasks or hours that are completed without all the other expenses and responsibilities of taking on an employee.

Outsourcing work also has a number of other benefits. For one, it can be a more cost-effect option than hiring a full-time employee. You’ll only pay for the hours or tasks that are completed, rather than having all the added costs of an employee. As these roles are not location dependent you’ll also have a wider pool of talent to choose from and more flexibility with the rates you’ll pay.

Another benefit is that outsourcing can help you achieve a better work-life balance. By delegating tasks to someone else, you’ll have more time to spend with your family and friends, pursue hobbies or just relax and recharge. And let’s face it, who doesn’t want more of that in their life?

If your feeling overwhelmed by day-to-day tasks like email management, social media, and scheduling, a VA might be the right choice for you. They can take care of these administrative tasks, freeing up your time and energy to focus on more important aspects of your business. On the other hand, if you’ve struggling with managing and growing your business as a whole, an OBM might be the better fit. They can help you with tasks like creating or implementing systems, hiring and managing team members, and setting and achieving business goals. It’s important to assess your specific needs and determine which role would be the best fit for you and your business. You might also find you need both a VA and an OBM to cover all your needs. In that case, it’s important to clearly define the responsibilities and tasks of each role to ensure that they’re both working effectively and efficiently.

Recognising when it’s time to outsource some of your workload can be a game-changer for your business. By hiring a Virtual Assistant or Online Business Manager, you’ll have more time and energy to focus on growing your business, achieving a better work-life balance and ultimately take your business to the next level. If you would like to know how Busy Bees Support can help lighten your load and build your hive gives book in for a FREE no obligation 15 minute chat to discuss your needs.

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