At some point in every business’s existence, there’s an overflow of work and not enough time or staff to do it all. The owner is under pressure and there’s too much to do in too little time. It’s stressful, it’s tiring, but most of all, it has a simple solution. . . Outsourcing

Outsourcing: What is it?

Outsourcing is when a business contracts a third party to take on a handful of the company’s activities. It is a simple concept where necessary work is delegated to outside professionals, instead of weighing on the company proper. It can take several forms, from contracting IT professionals, bookkeepers or legal counsellors to manufacturing. Deciding to outsource is best for an overwhelmed business. It doesn’t reflect badly on anyone, nor does it imply the business is incapable of running without help. It’s letting go of a breath no one knew was being held.

Why should you Outsource?

Imagine your business has grown unexpectedly fast. You, the owner, and your employees have become stretched too thin trying to update your business technology and manage the online aspects. The building needs a sound IT infrastructure to keep up with the growth, and covering it is overworking you. You could install a whole new IT department, individually hiring employees and spending on necessary resources for them. Or, you could outsource a pre-trained team of IT professionals for less cost and no need to teach them the ropes. Outsourcing helps a company and its owner take back control. It can take any form the business finds necessary – there are professionals out there for everything.

Advantages to Outsourcing

The most notable advantages to outsourcing is it frees up resources, time, and money. By hiring a third party to complete certain work, there is already a reduced cost for the business in terms of labour, energy, and production. Even better, however, is that the company is then able to focus more on its core competency. Outsourcing non-core functions allows more time for key projects. It is also a flexible workforce. Outsourcing can be permanent or temporary, and will keep business operations running if the in-person business has sudden employee turnover. Finally, due to time zones and off-shore outsourcing, there is a dramatically decreased turnabout time for projects. Virtual assistants across the world can complete work while the boss is sleeping.

Where HIPPO Comes In

HIPPO’s specialty lies in finding the best virtual assistant for your outsourcing needs. Once you decide to outsource and allow your business focus, we take care of the groundwork by connecting our specialized virtual assistants to your company. A virtual assistant is what most businesses seeking to offload work turn to. They are often self-employed or connected to a company like HIPPO, and provide technical, administrative, economic or creative assistance. They are the professionals that will look after your business. HIPPO prides itself on getting the perfect virtual assistant for clients and helping them through the outsourcing process.