50 ways outsourcing can support you and your business

Written by Kirsty Wilson, Interim Business Solutions

The list below are just some of the jobs that can be outsourced and in return help save you and your business precious time

Assist you work through your daily ‘To Do’ list.
Send out a follow up letter to names on business cards collected at a recent networking event.
Document your Policy and Procedure manuals or update them with current information.
Re-create and update your price list and make sure it reaches the necessary audience.
Create necessary and consistent business forms and templates.
Add that final polishing touch to a Tender Submission.
Assist with your social media setup, training and management of all your accounts.
Submit your business website to free business directories.
Put together a ‘Welcome’ package for new clients.
Create your stationery requirements such as letterheads, business cards, With Compliment Slips, flyers and brochures.
Prepare a ‘Client Satisfaction Questionnaire’ and review the returned results.
Be the contact person for any functions which require an R.S.V.P.
Transcribe a variety of file types.
Assist in locating seminars, trade shows, conferences and workshops for you or your staff to attend.
Undertake online research for your business or personal requirements.
Create a PowerPoint presentation. These can now be added to your LinkedIn profile.
Be the contact person for attendees to your organised workshop, presentation or event.
Submit articles written by you to free article sites to increase exposure for you and your business.
Manage your emails. Have them forward to us for sorting and managing.
Obtain quotes to have your marketing material printed.
Design a business logo and all necessary stationery.
Enter collected business cards into your online CRM.
Assist with your travel plans and arrangements.
Format your eBook and give it some pizzazz.
Receive your faxes on your behalf and follow up, file or flag for your attention.
Assist with the advertising and short listing of candidates for an office or administration position.
Prepare correspondence and mail it out to a specific mailing list.
Create certificates for employee of the month.
Track dates for performance reviews and remind you to complete them with a specific employee.
Help develop your written products by researching publishers, editors, copywriters and designers.
Proofread and edit your work before it gets released.
Remind you of birthdays, appointments, anniversaries and bill payments.
Document Position Descriptions, Employment Applications, Leave Forms and phone Referees when placing new staff.
Assist with general management of your Website or Blog.
Research your target market via the internet or social media platforms.
Assist with streamlining your office systems to keep you on track, organised and efficient.
Add the final polishing touch to Training Manuals and Workbooks.
Assist with assembling a Business Plan.
Create labels for a general mail-out or for special invitations.
Assist with the promotion of your business, workshops, events both online and offline.
Access your PC when necessary to complete tasks to keep you on track.
Follow up outstanding debtors.
Create a database for mail-merge of a mailing list for a large mail-out.
Summarise data collected and results of surveys in a report.
Order and send flowers to names on your contact list for birthdays and other special occasions.
Clarify your database details are still current and up-to-date.
Create specialised correspondence such as request for sponsorship or letter of introduction.
Assist and format your Resume and cover letter in preparation for job hunting.
Type and format student assignments and presentations.
Design party invitations and have them mailed on your behalf.