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Drum roll… The benefits

1. Affordable access to experts

Specialists in companies offering outsourcing solutions are experts in what they do. They regularly deal with thousands of clients similar to you and can provide sound advice based on experience and trained expertise.

2. Peace of mind

Your mind can be at peace with an extended team member on the job. While there can be uncertainty around a new outsource partner, once a relationship is developed, and a contract negotiated, companies often feel a sense of relief and assurance that the job is getting done. Enjoy a new world that is more stress-free.

3. Employees can focus on core business

Free up time to focus on core business activities. Without having to run an accounting department or an IT operation with permanent staff, companies can direct their work effort toward what really matters, increasing productivity and enabling the team to finish projects faster. For example, a plumbing company would prefer to hire new employees who are plumbers. Office staff can be positioned to focus on bringing in a consistent flow of new work as this is what grows the business. What can be outsourced to increase the value of their time?

4. Improved service for your customers

By ensuring essential operational services are in care, you can focus on delivering value to your customers. Your extended outsource team can also help deliver a more professional service to your customers which is incredibly beneficial. Improved services help you develop a proactive, mutually beneficial relationship with your customers.

5. It is cheaper

Using well paid account managers or accounting staff on your team to do tasks that could be outsourced to experts who are more efficient, saves time and money. The experts also use the best tools of their trade to assist them. Gain access to these tools at a fraction of their cost. These experts can also provide game changing, unanticipated advice to improve your business.

There are some routine tasks that smart employees don’t enjoy doing. They’re boring (to them) and time consuming. They are not expert at these tasks and procrastinate when they need priority. If the core team could outsource these tasks, it allows more time and resource to focus on the stuff they love. This is rewarding to the employee and provides greater job satisfaction.

For example, recruitment companies task their account managers with following up on overdue invoices. Is is this the best use of their time? Is it the best strategy for their relationship with the customer? Is this something they enjoy? Likely, the answer is no.

7. Easy to use APIs

Often outsource service providers build their own app, providing these smart tools as part of their service. The reporting and analytics that you need can be a few clicks away. These are specialised, curated tools, unlike your excel spreadsheet. These tools are developed with input from thousands of users. They have efficient user interfaces and are baked in best practice that has evolved over time.

8. Flexibility

With the uncertainty surrounding today’s global economy, companies need greater ability to expand or downsize quickly. Unfortunately, it is not always possible with the present employment law and lawsuits are prevalent. By outsourcing, companies remove that risk, allowing businesses to adapt quickly to the changing market dynamics.

Have you considered outsourcing your accounts receivable?

Many areas are now commonly outsourced including payroll, human resources, recruitment, health and safety, and meeting scheduling. Often an overlooked area that can be outsourced, is accounts receivable management. Afterall, good cashflow is what keeps an organisation afloat.

Receive expert support managing cashflow. It can be stress-free.

• Have a dedicated, experienced receivables specialist working for you
• Trust that cashflow is managed proactively in a way that is best practice
• Have greater transparency, quickly get an overview on what’s happening and jump in when you want
• Have control without hassle
• Setup is fast – completed in a few clicks

Interested in outsourcing your account receivables and debt collection? Learn more at www.debtordaddy.com

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Note down:

• What are the core business tasks that help your organisation be the best in industry, worldwide?
• What are the ‘business as usual’ tasks your organisation could outsource?

Why wouldn’t you? If not, you’re missing out.

How would you spend your extra time? It could be working on strategic activities that will motivate your team, increase sales or bring operational efficiencies. It could be more time with your family and friends, enjoying the fresh air.

Hire for the core, outsource the rest – gain the time to do what you do best.