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One of the keys to being successful in business is leveraging your top strengths while being aware of your weaknesses and outsourcing tasks you’re not good at.

By outsourcing the production of lower-value services, even if you can produce them more efficiently yourself. Even if your faster or better at getting a routine task done doesn’t mean it’s a good use of your time. Ditch the small tasks. Taking care of the details of running an office can hijack your day.

There are some instances when you need to let go of control and get help in your business. If you have no interest in bookkeeping and no understanding about how to keep the right kind of financial records it’s time to ask a professional to help. Regardless of what type of business you’re in and no matter how tight your budget, creating a good first impression is critical. Your branding needs to look exceptional from day one. Have your logo, business card and website designed by some one that knows what they’re doing. If you have find social media confusing but realise it’s a huge part of marketing these days, source the right person to manage it for you.

To determine what to outsource, create a list of tasks that shouldn’t require your input and start with just a few hours of support each week. Bringing a virtual assistant on board can be a significant factor in keeping your stress levels under control and make a huge contribution to business growth.

A virtual assistant can help with things like:

• run reports
• type up documents
• follow up debtors
• send invoices
• schedule appointments
• complete research
• organise travel arrangements
• social media management
• newsletter campaigns
• diary management
• organise events

By building a ‘circle of influence’ and efficiently using this circle it can make your personal and business lives more productive, successful and rewarding. Be smart by building yourself a team of professionals that help you achieve the best outcome possible.

If you do this you can find yourself with:

• increased flexibility
• stress reduction
• tasks being completed that aren’t your strong point
• growing your business
• freeing up your time

What are you waiting for? Write that list and contact Letitia on 021 898 661 or email her on letitia@quintessentialconcierge.co.nz for a FREE introductory meeting to discuss your requirements.