Q:What practical steps can I take to help me get out of bootstrap mode, where I do everything for myself, and be able to hire support help?
A:First off, congratulations for reaching this transition milestone. You have to do a lot of good to scale your business to this point. The good news is that the next phase of your business will help you grow even further.
Of course, I understand that this is also a frustrating time. To know if you are ready to hire help (part-time or full-time), consider the following principles:
• Working IN your business is not the same as working ON your business. One will grow your business exponentially, both in revenue and the freedom you gain, and the other will drive you crazy. We are all starting to work in our businesses. We manage all facets. When we start working on our businesses, it's a powerful mindset and jet lag.
• Any new hire must generate revenue. Now, that doesn't mean your virtual assistant is selling your online courses for you. Some hires indirectly increase your income by freeing you up to pursue clients.
• The right person will do the right job. Here's the thing:if you hire the right person for the job, they'll do that job better than ever. Wouldn't that be nice?
So here are some steps you can take to apply these principles right now and embark on the next phase of growing your business:
Step 1:Write down what it might look like the next five years of your business if you took your hands off the day-to-day, bit by bit, and only allowed yourself to present yourself as your best self.
Step 2:Put on your search cap and collect data to see how much revenue even a part-time virtual assistant could bring to your business. Write down every task you perform. Rate each 1-5 based on how much you enjoy it and how good you are, with 1 being "I hate it and I'm terrible" and 5 being "That's why I was put on the planet." When you're done, calculate the number of hours you spend each month on tasks ranked 1 or 2. Multiply that by your hourly rate. It's how much you're already paying someone (yourself) to do these tasks.
Step 3:Finally, look inside at what's really holding you back. Does he spend the money and return to a lower overall result? If you're on a budget, remember you can start small with one contractor and $100 a month to get used to the change in mindset. If you're holding yourself back because you don't trust anyone else to do the job as best you can, then it's time to get a clear idea of your strengths and strengths. There is someone who can do some of your tasks much better than you. Leave them! Your business needs your best.
Related: This is how you run a business in YouEconomy.
