| When you first start a business, it's all about pursuing | | | | copywriting services or public relations services. Hiring |
| your dream. You set out with great excitement and | | | | other virtual specialists on a contract basis (rather than |
| dedication to build something that will support you, | | | | hiring employees) will give your clients the option of |
| reflect your ideals, and offer a place for your skills and | | | | one-stop-shopping from a company they already |
| talents to bloom. In the beginning, bringing others on | | | | know and trust, and is a cost-effective staffing option |
| board to work for you may seem more of a luxury | | | | for a small business. Having your own "in-house" |
| than you can afford. At some point, however, you | | | | professionals to work with also creates ease in the |
| realize that you could spend 24/7 running your | | | | communications process when managing large |
| business. But, if you want to grow, it becomes an | | | | projects. |
| absolute necessity to build a team - and if you want to | | | | Attract more clients. Offering a number of new |
| really succeed (and continue to enjoy being a business | | | | services will make you more marketable to potential |
| owner), you can't afford NOT to. | | | | clients. Your new contractors can help get new clients |
| Wondering whether you really need a team? Let me | | | | on board. Say your new web designer has a great |
| spell it out for you. | | | | reputation in the industry. Give him/her incentive to |
| Having a TEAM will allow you to: | | | | spread the word among his/her past clients and |
| Take time for what's most important. Having a team in | | | | potential clients about the fantastic social media |
| place will free up time for you, the business owner, to | | | | packages you can offer along with web design. Make |
| be with your family, attend seminars, meet with clients, | | | | business building an integral part of your team goals by |
| and grow your business. When you don't have to do | | | | offering referral bonuses to your contractors. |
| everything yourself, you can concentrate on the key | | | | Make more money. All your newly freed-up time, spent |
| aspects of your business - like your sales and | | | | on business building, new offerings implemented by |
| marketing goals - while your team supports you and | | | | talented contractor specialists, and new clients |
| your clients. You can focus on your talents and gifts, | | | | attracted by team marketing efforts can only mean |
| while someone else handles the bookkeeping, phones | | | | MORE MONEY and growth for your business, which |
| or other business tasks that might not be your forte. | | | | benefits everyone on board. |
| Expand your offerings. Perhaps you are an online | | | | Want to grow, build balance in your life, and really |
| marketing/social media specialist. Your clients probably | | | | enjoy your business again? Get in the TEAM spirit! |
| also have a need for website design, logo design, | | | | |