A surge in work is great news for a small business – but it can also be a source of stress. Outsourcing can help you cope with a seasonal or irregular burst of sales without the commitment of new employees.

When you run a small business, the amount of work can ebb and flow. Unexpectedly busy periods can create too much work and stress for a small team or one-person business. But if a surge is seasonal or unreliable, you don’t necessarily want to commit to taking on another employee.

One solution is outsourcing to give you some flexibility during busy periods.

What could you outsource?

Several types of jobs can be ideal for outsourcing:

• Tasks you dread, usually procrastinate over, or that cause you massive stress.
• Tasks where you or your business are not the experts.
• Those tasks which don’t require the contractor or freelancer to access your systems or deal with your clients.

For example, outsourcing your social media content could work well if you aren’t regularly managing your digital marketing. A website should be updated regularly to keep the search engines happy - could you hand that over to someone else? Or maybe your branding, HR or customer service could benefit from outside assistance. Of course, we're only a phone call away if you need help with your bookkeeping, payroll or accounts.

If you can eliminate stressful tasks or reduce your workload at peak times, you can increase your revenue and productivity without overcommitting to payroll.

Who could do the work for you?

We’re here to support you with all your accounting needs. If you want to outsource other tasks, ask us, as we have an extensive network of service providers. A Virtual PA could manage your email and diary bookings, proofread text, and cover holiday leave.

The advantages of a local provider are that they’ll be in the same time zone, have no language barrier, and operate under the same regulations. International providers, on the other hand, can be considerably cheaper.

Need help getting started?

Are you considering outsourcing and wondering how much to spend or where to start? Or do you need help with bookkeeping and payroll? Get in touch. We’d love to help you achieve business success.