What to Delegate & What to Keep

In this episode of Ask Christina First, we explore how to delegate and the steps you can take to make that transition. When your small business grows, there are tasks and projects that will require outside input regardless if you are capable of doing them yourself. This can be a difficult changeover for those who have been doing everything on their own. Deciding what you want to handle and what others can do can be a daunting task for those who are attached to their business. A great way to get this moving is by creating 3 lists. The first is what are your strengths. The second is, what is your nature. And the third is what do you like to do/expert at and does it make you money. These 3 lists will help you organize the tasks that require your hand and those that can be delegated to outside sources. A good example is bookkeeping and accounting work. Sending that off for another to handle is simple and may not require too much input aside from organization and communication. Once you’ve made it to this point, create an appropriate protocol that will allow the delegation process a smooth transition. That protocol will include delegating in detail. The main focus when communicating to this new person is, what is the end result and can you do it? At the end of the day that is the main component in delegation. All you need to know is can the job be done and when.

In this episode you will learn:

1. Why delegation is crucial to a growing company.
2. The 3 list that will help you make that transition.
3. What are the tasks that require your attention and what can be done by others.

Delegating can be a hard task for many, especially for those who have handled most if not all of their business matters alone. Delegation is inevitable for growth, which is a great sign that you are moving forward.