Outsourcing using Upworks or other online contractor providers is the most efficient way to increase your productivity especially when it comes to tasks you either don’t want to or don’t know how to do. I have been using Upworks ( formerly Odesk) for the past 3 years and have hired over 50 contractors to do everything from helping me find my stolen bike to migrating my website from one host to another.
For small business owners having the ability to build your team affords you the luxury of having depth of skill without the huge ongoing costs. A great example of an outsourced contractor would be a market researcher who with exact instructions can provide you with a list of prospective clients in your trading areas in a matter of a few hours.
graphic designer who could create blog post graphics, brochures, flyers or other media
Sometimes I go to bed with a huge list of work to do only to wake up in the morning with it all completed exactly the way I needed it done.