5 Things To Outsource In Your Small Business
As a small business owner, outsourcing certain tasks can seem a little daunting at first. After all your hard work, it can be difficult to watch other people take over. However, by placing your trust in those with the necessary experience, you can steer your company in the direction of your choice.
By outsourcing particular elements of your business, you can also free up time to do what you do best. Whether you’re passionate about meeting new clients, keeping existing customers happy or supervising the overall running of your company, you’ll be able to focus on the things you enjoy.
IT support
Outsourced IT services can save you money, boost productivity and increase online security.
The phrase ‘two heads are better than one’ is certainly the case with IT support. You’ll have access to an experienced team of technicians, each person boasting a wealth of skills and expertise. At the first sign of internet downtime, your IT support company will work their magic to resolve the problem.
An external IT company is also likely to have a selection of tools and resources designed to protect your SME’s data and keep your customers’ information safe and secure.
Digital marketing
A digital marketing agency will know exactly how to connect with your target audience. If you choose a well established agency, they’ll have extensive experience working with a range of clients and they’ll be able to use their knowledge to get you great results.
If you can’t afford to hire your own in-house marketing team, an agency will give you access to a group of workers with a wide range of skills. You’ll gain the support of content marketers, SEO managers, social media executives and web developers at a fraction of the cost it’d be to hire these skilled workers yourself.
PR
Your reputation plays a crucial role in the success of your business. With the help of a PR agency, you can ensure your name is on everyone’s lips and the brilliant work you do is celebrated.
When you hire a PR agency to promote your business, you’ll be working with a group of people who’ve been there and done that. They’ll have an abundance of ideas, tricks and connections to get you in the press and in front of the people most likely to buy your products or services.
Accounting
Unless you have a background in maths, finance or accounting, managing your company’s finances can be a challenging and often mundane task. By hiring an accountant, you’ll have the peace of mind that your business’ money is maximised, tax is paid correctly and legal requirements are followed.
Outsourcing your company’s finances can also help you on a personal level. For example, when applying for a mortgage, lenders are likely to request at least two years’ of accounts and tax returns signed off by an accountant.
Recruitment
Although the media would like us to think that 50 candidates are battling it out for each job, in reality, finding and matching skilled employees to the right roles can be one of the most costly and time-consuming aspects of running your own business.
An external recruitment company will have countless candidates on their books. They’ll be able to find and vet the ones most suited to your vacancies, while you focus on managing and growing your business.
Of course, by outsourcing the above elements of your business, the amount of time and money you spend on recruitment may well decrease on its own.
To learn more about outsourcing IT support within your company, please get in touch with the team at Prism.