Running a small business is hard work, especially when you try to do it all yourself. You started the business because you had a passion or you knew you could solve a common pain point in the community, but there is so much more to it than that.
If you find yourself burning the candle at both ends or trying to do tasks you aren’t qualified to do, you’re doing too much. You need a strategic ally to delegate these tasks to so you can run your business more efficiently.
Still not sure delegating is right for you? Here are three great reasons to consider it.
You Cannot be Effective Doing Everything
You might think you’re a jack of all trades and can do it all, but look at the effectiveness of the tasks you’re doing.
Are you honestly doing them to your fullest potential? Are other areas of your business suffering?
It’s simply not possible for one person to do it all. When you start spreading yourself thin, you might be checking tasks off your list, but the quality of work you’re doing likely isn’t beneficial to your business. When this occurs, mistakes happen, people point fingers, and your business suffers.
Time Isn’t Used Properly
Sure, you might be able to ‘do it all’ but at what expense? Are you working well beyond the normal hours required to run your business? Are you using the time you do spend on your business wisely?
Your return on investment or profits isn’t as high as you think they are when you aren’t using your time effectively. Whether tasks are taking you too long or the to-do list is just too much, you hurt not only your business but your own quality of life too.
Burnout is Expensive
Burnout happens faster than most people realize. When you own a business and think you can ‘do it all’ and don’t ask for help, it’s nearly impossible to stay of sound mind. Sure, you might think you’re running a thriving business. You might even think you can grow your business based on its success, but what about the person running it?
When you burn yourself out, you’ll suffer physically and mentally. This could cost you money in doctor bills and even hospital bills. It will also cost your business money because you won’t be able to do your job effectively which will affect your company’s bottom line.
Final Thoughts
Delegating to a strategic ally is the only way to ensure your business runs smoothly. Yes, it can feel unsettling at first to let someone else do ‘your job,’ but when you see the effectiveness of the work and how much better you feel, you’ll wonder why you didn’t start it sooner.
If you’re ready to outsource some of your work to grow your business, try Easybee’s 2-week free trial to see just how beneficial it is to have someone on your side.
