Imagine if you had an extra day in your week—no emails, no admin, no firefighting. Just time to focus on growing your business. What would you do?
Would you finally launch that new service you’ve been thinking about? Spend more time building relationships with clients? Work on a marketing strategy that actually brings in leads?
For many small business owners, the biggest thing holding them back isn’t a lack of ideas or ambition—it’s time. But the truth is, you do have more time available. The challenge is learning to let go of tasks that someone else could handle, so you can focus on what really moves your business forward.
The Fear of Letting Go
Many business owners hesitate to outsource, not just because of cost, but because of trust. Your business is your brand, your reputation, your livelihood. Handing over tasks to someone else can feel risky.
• What if they don’t do it right?
• What if they damage my brand?
• What if it takes longer to explain it than to just do it myself?
These are completely valid concerns. But the reality is, trying to do everything yourself is what’s stopping you from scaling, improving profitability, and avoiding burnout.
Where is Your Time Best Spent?
Not all tasks are equal. Some directly contribute to growth and revenue, while others simply keep the business running. The key is identifying what only you can do and what someone else could handle just as well—or even better.
Your time is best spent on:
✔️ The core work that generates revenue (your service, product, or expertise)
✔️ Business strategy and decision-making
✔️ Building client relationships and selling your services
You could gain time by outsourcing things like admin, bookkeeping, social media scheduling and content creation, and website maintenance. By delegating these, you’re not just clearing tasks—you’re making room for high-impact work that actually grows your business.
Finding the Right People to Trust
Outsourcing isn’t about finding the cheapest freelancer online. It’s about building a trusted network of people who align with your brand and understand your business.
• Tap into your network – Look for recommendations from other business owners in networking groups or local business communities.
• Start small – Instead of handing over a huge project, begin with a small task to test the waters.
• Find specialists who align with your business – Whether it’s a virtual assistant, bookkeeper, or marketing expert, work with people who understand your industry and your goals.
The Bottom Line
Ask yourself: how much would it be worth to my business if I could another day in the week. How much revenue could that generate? And if that’s significantly more than the cost saving of activities that could be outsourced (which it probably is), then it’s something you should seriously consider.
Letting go isn’t about losing control—it’s about taking control of your time and focusing on what truly matters. The more you shift your time toward growth activities, the more your business can thrive.
So, back to the question: What would you do with an extra day each week and what could that bring to your business? Maybe it’s time to find out.
