What do you do when the thriving business you once loved starts to feel overwhelming and a little on the chaotic side? On the one hand, you are thrilled that your business has become such a success! On the other hand, you are spending too much time working and trying to juggle it all yourself. You may feel like you are losing your passion. But you don’t have to do it all yourself! It’s time to delegate some of your workloads so that you can focus on doing the work that you love instead. Whether you need Project Management or Operations Management, bringing on someone to assist in these areas can be a massive asset to your business, and bring calm to your chaos.
Delegating Your Workload
Perhaps you are at the point where you realize you need help, but you don’t know where to start. Here’s how to determine the best options for delegating your workload to the right person:
- Make a list of all the things you are doing and things you should be doing.
- Next, circle the things that are the most impactful on your business.
- Now, look at the items on your list that you did not circle. Can any of these items be delegated?
- The next step is to determine which type of help you need for those tasks you can delegate. Do you need someone to manage a few projects temporarily? Or do you need someone more hands-on in managing the overall administration of your business?
Project Manager Vs. Operations Manager
A Project Manager and Operations Manager often align and cross over into roles in the organization. Both positions are meant to improve efficiency in the business and will manage planning and oversight. However, there are some differences between a Project Manager and an Operations Manager.
- A Project Manager is important for businesses for many reasons, but they are primarily used to oversee projects, which may be a one-time project or recurring projects. A Project Manager deals with the planning, organizing, motivating, and leading the projects through to completion.
- An Operations Manager has a broader scope of responsibility than a Project Manager. Operations Management is more about leadership than task management and creating the highest efficiency within an organization in the most cost-effective way. An example would be to transition your team to use an online collaboration tool to communicate efficiently. They will create Standard Operational Procedures (SOP) for your team to follow, to minimize confusion, and to have a clear direction in their duties. An Operations Manager may have a more extensive skill set of what they can bring to your business, such as event planning, coordinating meetings, calendar management, email management, and organizing your business files and systems.
Maybe you don’t need to hire someone to fill a full-time position, and that’s perfectly fine! There are many options depending on the type of work you need. Both Project Manager and Operations Manager roles can be filled virtually. A Virtual Expert® is an independent contractor who can provide administrative services to multiple clients, so you pay for as little or as many services and hours as you need. You only pay for the work you need without all of the overhead costs of a full-time staff. The best part is that you will reap the many benefits of having the back end of your business handled by a professional so you can focus your time and energy on the reasons you were once passionate about your business. Doesn’t that sound like the breath of fresh air that you need for your business?