5 Hacks to Work Less and Live More

Okay, be honest. What would you do if you had more free time, more mental bandwidth, and could hit your business goals without putting in any extra hours? It sounds too good to be true, right?

Well, get this, around 300,000 jobs are outsourced to sub-contractors and freelancers annually in the US and this model of work has been proven to boost business efficiency. Not only that, outsourcing can save you money. In fact, cost reduction was the top reason for outsourcing for 70% of companies.

It can also give you stack loads of extra free time, offer you access to an exceptional talent pool, and free you from the torture of that arduous writing/billing/bookkeeping task. Basically, outsourcing is a no-brainer, and with AnyTask.com you can outsource any digital Task well within your budget.

Sold on the benefits? Good — here are some hacks that’ll help you work less and live more…

1. Pinpoint your time drains

What takes the most time in your business? Which tasks leave you tired, depleted, and stressed? Maybe it’s web design that drives you up the walls or writing product descriptions that really gets your goat.

Take inventory of everything that keeps the wheels of your business turning and suss out which tasks you no longer want to complete in-house.

As a rule of thumb, outsource tasks that don’t directly impact the success of your business and can’t be efficiently completed by you or your in-house team. Think video editing, IT support, and photography.

(Psst! Bonus tip: It’s not just business tasks that can be outsourced. Consider outsourcing personal tasks like laundry and cleaning to a professional too!)

2. Automate, automate, automate

Repeat after us: you don’t have to do it all alone. Whether it’s sending out invoice reminders, managing product inventory, or looking after your team, there are dozens of apps out there that help you manage the mental juggle.

If social media is a big part of your business, turn to scheduling apps like TweetDeck and Hootsuite that do the hard work for you. These platforms allow you to batch post content to your social media channels. That means no more crafting the perfect Instagram caption at 11pm at night. Game-changer.

3. Hire from a top-class talent pool

Ever found yourself frustrated trying to piece together coding for a webpage? Or been totally baffled about graphic design software? Save yourself time — and hassle — by hiring someone in the know.

At AnyTask.com, there are thousands of freelancers who are skilled across a whole range of industries, from photographers and videographers, to writers, techies, designers, crafters, and so much more.

They’ve spent years honing their skills and can complete that task you’ve been stressing over faster than you can say ‘3pm finish’.

4. Find people who share your vision

While we’re on the topic, a top-class hire doesn’t just have the necessary skills for the job; they get you and your vision too.

A Deloitte study found that workers who felt ‘passionate’ about the projects they were working on were more focused, immersed, and energized in their work.

A pro tip? Ask for a portfolio before committing to hire someone and get a feel for their personal interests too. It’ll help you pinpoint someone who specializes in your niche and is prepared to give it their all.

5. Play to your strengths

Maybe business strategy is what you do best. Perhaps creating stunning visuals is what you’re known for. When it comes to outsourcing, follow Peter Drucker’s rule of thumb: “Do what you do best and outsource the rest”.

You don’t have to do it all alone, and you shouldn’t have to. So go on, carve out some free time for yourself and swap that soul-destroying task for cocktails on a beach somewhere or time spent daydreaming about your next exciting venture — the choice is yours.

Originally published at https://news.anytask.com on April 14, 2022.