The Joys of Outsourcing

In this tough economy outsourcing has become a four letter word. But do you realize how many tasks you outsource on a daily basis? Think about it. When is the last time you slaughtered a cow to have steak for dinner? When is the last time you took your trash to a landfill? Have you ever used daycare? Outsourcing happens every day and everyone uses it. Yet I still hear clients complain about not having enough time to get everything done.  This is where strategic outsourcing comes into play. Say you are running a business. And you are a solo operation. You keep track of finances, review contracts, write proposals, perform the work and take out the trash. But the only thing that is making you money is performing the work. Now what if you hired an attorney to review your contracts? And that frees up, let’s say 3 hours in your week. What about a business account to balance your books? That may save you another 3-5 hours in your week. What about an assistant to help write proposals and perform other duties that zap your time? What could you do with that extra time? Close more deals? Spend more time with family? Go on a vacation? Think of outsourcing has a tool. When used correctly, it can have a profound impact on your business and perhaps create a work-life balance that is ideal. If you need assistance with identifying ways to create that balance for yourself, contact me at truechangelifecoach@gmail.com for a free introductory coaching session. Reach out today!