Episode 28: Which Business Tasks You Should Outsource First
Episode Synopsis:
In this episode of Time Well Spent, we explore how choosing the right tasks to outsource gives your business a strategic edge. You’ll hear about:
How to use a time-value matrix to spot tasks eating up hours but generating little value
Why assessing your own skill-gaps matters when deciding what to delegate
The burnout risk: why tasks you dread are often perfect to outsource
Examples of low-hanging-fruit tasks like data entry, scheduling, bookkeeping
Functions that usually should stay in-house: strategic planning, core product development, key relationship management
Real case studies showing what works and what fails when outsourcing
A gradual outsourcing strategy broken into simple phases so you don’t jump in too deep too fast
Common outsourcing mistakes like hidden costs, unclear instructions, and quality issues — and how to fix them
A final decision test: if removing a task lets you focus on something higher value, it’s probably worth outsourcing
Related Article: Deciding Which Roles to Outsource in Your Business
