Outsourcing work to those who do it best is a great way to get new skills into your business without having to pay an employee. It can also boost your profits and save you a lot of money. Successful businesses – large and small – all use third parties to achieve the best results. So the big question is: are you?
Today, we’re going to take a look at several examples of popular business services that many companies use for outsourcing. We’ll outline what they do, why you need them, and how they can save you money and boost your bottom line. Ready to go? OK then, let’s dive in.
Accountancy firms
If you run a small operation, there’s a very good chance that you do your own accounts. You might think it will save you money, but unless you are keeping up to date with tax and business accounting, you may be missing out. Typically, you’ll pay a set fee to an external accountant, and they will keep track of your finances. But that’s not all they do. They can save you money in tax, suggest ideas of where to keep your money, and give you great business advice if you want to expand. Get one – they will pay back what you pay them in spades.
Third party HR
Small companies that have employees don’t always embrace the world of human resources. But make no mistake about it, it should be right up there on your list of must-have business services. Why? Well, no matter how good an employer you are, it can be impossible to keep track of everything you need to know about laws, regulations and guidelines. HR specialists can help you tick all the boxes you need to, and keep your company out of the courts in the event of any litigation or tribunal.
Marketing
OK, so you know your business inside out. While that’s great, it’s not the case for your customers. When you run your own business, you can only view it from your perspective, but at the end of the day, you aren’t selling to you. A third party marketing firm will be able to approach your product or service from the customer’s point of view. They will uncover new markets for you to explore that you wouldn’t even have considered. And they will be able to form a coherent, researched advertising campaign based on data, not guesswork.
Web design
A great web designer can mean the difference between your customer spending five seconds on your website and five minutes. They will give you a professional online presence and separate you from your competition. Great web design looks at ease of use, as well as looks – and both are essential to online success. If a better web presence is on your to-do list, then outsource the work to a web designer. With a solid brief and good explanations, they will come up with something worthy of your business name.
Are there any business services that you have recently? Let us know about your experiences – we would love to hear from you.
