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By: Janne

Janne — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:43:21 +0000

I also agree with you that youi need to have an overlook over any possible, uncounted and counted for expenses.
Well, I just posted a website on what you should not do in the small/own/home business world.
I am just on the brink on to decide what to do with my little business, and I believe outsourcing the differnet aspects, and later just micromanage the different outsourcing departments is the way to go.

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By: Stefan Töpfer

Stefan Töpfer — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 07:08:52 +0000

Hi Mark,

Thank you for your comment and I agree, their are two things to consider here:

1.) Do I really need someone full-time only working for me?
2.) Do I really know what all the costs are associated with having full time staff.

In many cases outsourcing is the way to go!

By: Mark Gwilliam

Mark Gwilliam — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 05:10:32 +0000

Hi Stefan,

I totally agree with you.

Outsourcing to a virtual office assistant is often a “big step” for many small business owners. I have also just posted an article on the benefits of doing this and explained that it can often be cheaper to outsource some administration work. Full time administration staff are entitled to holiday and sick pay; public holidays and require desks, chairs etc.

I use a virtual office assistant (www.theofficeelves.com) which frees my team and I to focus on higher valued chargeable work.

I really do see the benefits of “letting go” as you suggest.