Being a business owner is so exciting, but it’s no easy feat! The flexibility, creativity, and relationships you build are always so exciting but there’s a lot that goes into a business behind the scenes that can be overwhelming. If you’re at this point in your business and want more time to focus on your area of genius, one of the best things you can do for yourself and your business is to outsource some of the tasks in your business. Whether these are tasks that are crucial to running your business, tasks you love but don’t have time for, or are tasks you flat-out hate doing, you’ll feel so much better once you outsource them. No matter who you outsource to, there’s always a learning curve when it comes to building your team and today, I’m sharing 4 tips for improving your outsourcing experience.
4 Tips for Improving Your Outsourcing Experience
Ready to start outsourcing tasks in your business? Here are my best tips for improving your outsourcing experience.
Provide Feedback
No matter what aspects of your business you outsource and who you end up working with, providing feedback (especially when you first start working together!) on the work that’s being done is key. This will help them understand your business better, the level of work you expect, and alleviate any major issues. Don’t wait to speak up until you’re frustrated because this won’t help the relationship you’re working to build!
Communicate
When you outsource work in your business, especially if it’s to a virtual assistant, they become part of your team. Communicating with them consistently, even when things are going great, will make you feel more in control of the work they’re doing. Plus, it’s always good to know what’s going on in your business!
Get to Know Them
When you have a team to outsource work to, one of the best things you can do to improve your relationship is to get to know them outside of work. After all, they’re human, too! Ask them about weekend plans, their family, what they’re doing for the holidays, and their favorite beverage while working, just to name a few.
Celebrate with Them
The best part of having a team? Having someone to celebrate your business wins with!
Outsourcing and adding a new member to your team can be scary, but it’s such an exciting step in growing your business! To learn more about how you can work with The Social Icing to outsource some of the tasks you don’t have time for (or simply don’t want to do!), contact us today.
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