It’s all about the team.

There's a lot of things I'm good at. I'm a great cook, an excellent trip planner, and whoooooo boy, get out of my way when its time to throw a party. But here's the flip side: I don't fix my own car, you won't see me cutting my own hair, and you'll never hear me talk about what a great job I did neutering my dog. I know my gifts, and one of them is delegation.

Business is the same way. You got into it for a very specific reason. You are good at what you do and you LOVE it. However, when the buck stops here, there are lots of tasks that may not be your bag. This is why networks are critical. When it comes to marketing your business, doing payroll, everyday bookkeeping, taking promotional photographs, or building a business plan, leave it to the pros. Not only is the final product much, much better and more effective, it frees up a lot of your time to focus on the part of the business that you are truly good at. Work smarter, not harder, my friend.

This is your sign to reach out to fellow business owners, friends, small business organizations, and other professionals you trust to find the people that will make your business the best it can be. Your very own X-men if you will.

What task have you outsourced that made a big impact on your productivity? Comment below, or drop us a line at team@missoulabookkeeper.com