DIGITAL STARTUP SOCIETY BLOG — Outsourcing Magic

Being an entrepreneur or small business owner usually means being a one-man band. Most of the time business owners are consistently balancing multiple spinning plates trying not to drop any of them. Wearing hats that include Marketing Sales and service Customer services Product development  And More!  Trying to be all things to all people is exhausting and can cost time and resources. While you may be wonderful at some aspects of your business, there may be others where you are the least qualified for the job. That’s when outsourcing becomes a smart move that can make you money.  In the...

Running a business takes a lot of work. Coming to the realization you need and want to outsource is a game changer. Handing off tasks can help you save and make more money, have more time, and create a team. When you attract the right business partners the results can be magical, but sometimes things don’t work out.  Disengaging from a partnership can be dicey. No one loves conflict and sometimes backing out of an arrangement can be uncomfortable. Thankfully, there are professional and courteous ways to end a working relationship without having a blow up. Here are some important...

When it comes to business, positivity is a plus. Developing strong business partnerships is easier when you have a gratitude attitude and use positivity in your communication. Great leaders know that having a positive attitude can motivate and encourage people to work harder and deliver their best. As a business owner outsourcing work, being positive can make a big impact on your partnerships too.  When it comes to working relationships, deadlines and stress can cause friction. Choosing to be positive can make a big difference. How you manage difficulties and motivate others improves dramatically when you come from a place...

When it comes to outsourcing, creating the magic is a two-way street. Finding the right business partner is important. Knowing you can trust and depend on someone to deliver matters but it’s equally important to make sure your partners can trust and depend on you too. Teamwork makes the dream work which means everybody has to bring their A game to the situation.  Most business owners scrutinize their service providers and business partners for their skills. They want to be certain their needs will be met on time and in a professional manner. It’s also important to be certain your...

Outsourcing is a magical way to support your small business. Essentially, the people you use to outsource become business partners who are equally invested in the success of your business. Finding and attracting hard working business partners is important so you can rest easy when you hand off tasks, but how do you find qualified business partners you can trust?    Here are some easy ways to attract hard working business partners  Ask your colleagues- The people in your professional circles likely know of business partners that you can trust. Many times, someone you know will have a referral for...