Copyright (c) 2009 Meredith Liepelt
The word "solopreneur" is a relatively new term in the English language, but as you probably know, describes a business owner who works alone. I found this term to be useful in the collective consciousness, but is actually a misnomer. Solopreneurs success not work alone. Create a team of people supporting them in their business so they can focus on activities that they love and make money.
However, recruitment staff is one of the biggest obstacles to my private clients struggle to get more. I fully understand because I have fought this tooth and nail for years! I feel myself thinking, "I can do that. I do not want to pay for someone to do that! What a waste of money!"
Can you relate?
Never forget the day when those thoughts began to limit me forever. I complained to a neighbor about how much he had to do, how long she wore, and how they actually only wanted more time with my family and get to bed at a reasonable hour. Unexpectedly, he offered to help me do some research, create a letter, make copies, create mailing labels and stuff some envelopes. Although I knew I could handle these simple tasks, I worried to let go of this important project. But something in me said to go for it. I gave him some direction, and within a few days I called to say that it was over. After she left the project out, I felt so incredibly euphoric. The jobs that were completed had nice – no extra effort on my party! It was really incredible! The weight to be lifted was actually life changing and I was totally hooked on the idea of not having to be the Lone Ranger in my business already!
For many business owners, solopreneurs in particular, to spend money on foreign aid is a difficult line to cross, particularly when it is first starting out. It seems counterintuitive that you should hire someone so you can make more money, but that's really what can happen when you do this right. The reason is that by outsourcing the more mundane tasks and things you do not like to do, you can focus on the activities you enjoy which in turn will bring more revenue. If you are thinking, "I just can not do everything" or "How is this done?" Or "I'm burning" you are a perfect candidate to create a plan for outsourcing.
To help you start thinking of things for you to outsource, make a list of all things you wish you had done so without lifting a finger. If you could wave your magic wand and do something, what that be? Accounting is a great for many people. Administrative such as helping to answer the phone, follow up with customer registration system or the format of your e-book may be good candidates for outsourcing. How about updating your website with a fresh copy or a new design, or creating a brochure or flyer? Need someone to help potential joint ventures? What are you trying to do keyword research to increase their search rankings for your website or pay-per-click ads? The list of what you can outsource these days is endless! Go wild dream big and making a huge list. Then go back and whittle the list below to find the three things you would like to outsource.
To find the right kind of support for its three projects, ask your network is recommended. You can go to AssistU to locate a Virtual Assistant (an administrative assistant who works from his / her own home). You can also try Elance for web development and design and all a set of creative people looking for freelance work.
The key external efficiency is find out what activities are what the drainage and the theft of his precious time and energy. If you really take a look at this, you may find that it's time to make the investment in finding the help you need. If you are just beginning and can not justify spending yet, you can order everything on the network to find someone to trade services with you. Or you can begin to outsource small and only one job at a time like I did.
Speaking of which, you know what my first 50 dollars in outsourcing costs brought me? Moreover important to relieve stress and a sense of achievement, which also had three corporate clients in a month. It also helped me make the decision to hire my first Virtual Assistant catch, and finally an entire outsourcing Dream Team who have helped steadily increase my business. It is worth the investment? Every penny!
About the Author:
Meredith Liepelt, President of Rich Life Marketing, publishes Smart Marketing, a free bi-weekly ezine featuring marketing tips, insider secrets and thought provoking articles designed to help the busy female entrepreneur become known as an expert in her field, build trust with clients and prospects and generate more income than ever before. Claim your free subscription today at http://www.richlifemarketing.com .
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