Comments on: But You Do Need To Be Smart Enough to Buy It

By: melaniebensonstrick

melaniebensonstrick — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 05:28:39 +0000

Great post, I totally agree that an entrepreneur can't grow if they are the only ones that can get things done.

Making the decision to delegate is just part of the puzzle, knowing how to delegate to the right people, profitably is key.

I suggest starting by making a list of all the tasks you do, marking ones you are competent at or procrastinate doing.

These become the "hot" items to get off your plate.

Happy growth!

Melanie Benson Strick
CEO Success Connections
and Team Building Expert

By: melaniebensonstrick

melaniebensonstrick — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:28:39 +0000

By: documaker

documaker — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:57:11 +0000

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By: SJ

SJ — Tue, 12 May 2009 02:54:11 +0000

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By: KKSmarts

KKSmarts — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:00:33 +0000

Hi John, I agree that outsourcing isn't the right answer to everything.

I like the idea that management whether of staff or outsourced companies has a “parenting cost”. It isn't visible in the quoted price – but it's real; and part of the knowing how to buy is making sure that you know how much “parenting cost” you are taking on.

By: eBook Freeway

eBook Freeway — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:29:40 +0000

Very interesting thought. While some small start ups cannot afford to re-invest until they learn to do for themselves at some point it makes sense to outsource. Then if you market right and keep growing it makes sense to hire. Hiring give you more control but usually involves more cost. Outsourcing can be very risky if you get the wrong people even more so than hiring, and like another poster put it, in house staff is just a better idea as far as quality control.

Of course the outsourcing conspiracy must be correct. After all how can a business continue to operate over the long haul when life has a limited number of years. A single entrepreneur is only as good as his/her lifespan alots. Even during that time a business may suffer if it continues to become stagnant the owner may concentrate on other ideas.

By: Kris Bovay

Kris Bovay — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:47:05 +0000

I absolutely (and reluctantly) agree. (Reluctantly because while I recognize that I need to understand all aspects of my business, there are some areas that I really don't enjoy … so I do learn them, and then try to find someone to do them, e.g. my book keeper.)

By: Ted Hurlbut

Ted Hurlbut — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:22:56 +0000

as a consultant who works extensively with small retailers, I agree completely that there's a whole host of areas that small retailers typically need help with. In the current environment, I'm strongly recommending that they work with an experienced retail consultant, whether paid, or with a retired retailer through their local SCORE chapter.