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How do you know when to outsource? If you can't fill all the orders coming in, or you're losing customers, missing orders, or staying up at night worrying about all the work you have to do, it's a good bet it's time to bring someone in.

6 reasons to outsource

1. You don't have time to find new clients because you're working so hard on the work of the ones you already have.
2. You are spending time on the mundane functions on your business, like checking mail, and going for supplies, rather than on the actual work of your business.
3. You can't keep up with the work of the clients you have.
4. You feel stressed and overwhelmed.
5. When you need expertise on a project.
6. Your income is not equal to the level of effort you put into it.

Why small business owners don't hire help

1. Business owners don't know when to outsource (hence this article!).
2. They think they can't afford it.
3. Training someone else takes time and effort.
4. They hink they can put in more effort and hours themselves to get the work done.

Benefits of outsourcing

1. You accomplish more by focusing on your priorities.
2. You get to work on the business itself: concentrating elements such as marketing, sales and networking, product development.
3. You earn more income. Yes, it seems counterintuitive – spending money on help bringing in more money. But if you are getting more done for your customers, how could you not be making more money?
4. You get your projects done professionally by someone who has the skills you don't.
5. You don't need to learn new skills or deal with yet another learning curve.
6. Your projects get done quicker.