Think solopreneurship is all about going it alone and doing it all yourself? Think again.
The most successful solopreneurs rarely work alone.
Sure, they do most of the work in their business – but to maximise success, every solopreneur needs
to discover how to collaborate and outsource.
How can you do that?
Well, the reality is that you’ll create a stronger business when you outsource some tasks to the
experts. Engage the right service providers, and you’ll be able to bring additional expertise into your
business, just when you need it.
Want to find out how you can create a team when you are a solopreneur?
Then, read on to find our best tips for how to do just that.
How To Create A Team As A Solopreneur
Make Things More Manageable
Often, the work of a solopreneur can seem daunting or unmanageable if you try to tackle every
single task, big or small. But, if you are able to outsource some tasks to vendors and contractors,
you’ll be able to better streamline your to-do list and make the most of your time.
There’s only so much time in a day, so a solopreneur needs to get the right external support to make
sure they’re making the most of it.
The best support is from those who can take over the parts of the business that you aren’t great at
or don’t love to do. Freeing up that time and mental energy will give you more time to sink your
teeth into what you love to do, and focus more on growing your business.
What Can You Outsource?
There are any number of things that you can outsource in your business. The first things to consider
are the tasks that take you the most time on a regular basis. These are often financial or
bookkeeping tasks. Next, you should examine the tasks that you don’t really have the expertise for.
Again, these are often financial or bookkeeping tasks!
Here’s a list of the most common areas for outsourcing in your business:
● Bookkeeping
● Payroll
● Accounting
● Administration
● Data Entry
● Content Writing
● Social Media Management
● Digital Advertising
● Marketing Strategy
● Packing and shipping orders
● IT and systems management
This is by no means an exhaustive list, but it will help you to start thinking about the areas of your
business that you could potentially outsource.
Who Does Your Bookkeeping?
Let me guess: you? If you’re dedicating more time than necessary to bookkeeping tasks, then your
focus is being drawn away from the potential success of your business.
A bookkeeper can be an invaluable member of your solopreneur “team” – quite literally. Sure,
business is about passion and providing a product or service you believe in. But it’s also, perhaps
most importantly, about making money – and maximising what you’ve already got. Properly
managing your finances is where this begins.
And we can help you do it! Engage CornerStone as your trusted bookkeeper, and here’s how you’ll
benefit:
● Become better financially organised
● Have more time for focusing on your area of expertise
● Rest easier knowing your accounts are done to best practice
● Get access to tools to successfully manage your business with beautiful Xero accounting
software – we’ll even help with setup and training.
Who Should You Work With?
When you are choosing who you should outsource certain tasks to, think of who you might hire as
an employee if you were growing your business in that way. Start with rapport. Is it good? That’s an
excellent start. So, what else should you look for?
● Expertise and capacity: Do they have the time and expertise to do the work you require
them to do?
● They “get it”: Do they understand and believe in your product or service?
● Shared values: Do your values and beliefs align?
● Recommendations: Have they got good recommendations or great reviews from past
clients?
Remember: When your business is small everyone you work with will have an impact, so choose
service providers wisely!
Work With CornerStone
At CornerStone, we start with building great rapport and take things from there. We specialise in
Xero and making life easier for small business owners. Our goal is to provide a high-quality
bookkeeping service so our clients can achieve financial success. Believe us when we say: your
success is our success.
We can help you avoid paperwork chaos, late fees, unnecessary interest payments and other
penalties. We’re responsive and great with meeting deadlines and due dates. Together, we can do
this!
Ready to get expert bookkeeping support and work smarter as a solopreneur? Call me, Joanna on
021 578 450, or email accounts@cornerstonebookkeeping.co.nz – and let’s talk.
Add CornerStone to your support network and you’ll never be alone in business!