As you are crossing out and drawing arrows on your to-do list today try approaching the process with outsourcing in mind. See if this chart helps:
While you are racing to accomplish Column One, be thinking about Column Two. It will give you more time to work on Column three.
| What you do best or have to do | What you need help with – Outside talent | What I want more time to do |
| Sales | Blog writing | Recruiting |
| Customer relations | Videos for YouTube | Seminars |
| Project management | Web design | Research |
| Financials | Speechwriting | |
| Accounting |
Finding creative writers, photographers and web designers is easier than you might think. Start by posting a job on some of these Denver resources:
When the emails start coming in, ask for samples of their work. Better yet, do they have a link to a website or blog they have developed.
Another idea is to test the creative. Send them something you have done and ask for their ideas and suggestions.
Some creatives work on an hourly basis, others will quote a flat fee for the work. Many will want to start on an hourly basis until they trust that you can articulate what you want rather than “keep showing me ideas until I see something I like.” When the collaboration is working well between you, the rates become more predictable.
Give it a try. The idea is to get more done with less of your own time, enjoy life more and make the TO DO list shorter.
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Chas. McNamara – SHOW&TELL
Phone: 720-951-0001. Email: cmcharlesmcn@gmail.com
Also take a look at The advantages of outsourcing and Why use a freelance copywriter
