What you put in is what you get out. You are not a “jack of all trades”. You can’t possibly know how to do everything nor do you have the time for it. In the beginning, it will make sense to have your hands in everything, but as you grow, it’s important to consider outsourcing.
So where to find workers? I’ve used a few avenues for finding help, so I listed some of these websites below. If you have used any other, please feel free to share them in the comments below to help our readers.
Odesk – I use Odesk more than any other website. I like it because it takes care of all the administrative tasks of hiring workers and you can pay them directly through the interface. Odesk takes a small cut, but for what it offers, it’s worth the fee.
Tip: If you are looking for a writer, stick with Fillipino workers. Their English is superior to writers in other countries.
Elance – Elance is similar to Odesk with workers skilled in a wide variety of specialties. From personal experience, I find Elance workers charge more than those at Odesk.
Rentacoder – This site was originally created in 2001 specifically for those needing programming and design workers, but it changed its name to VWorker in 2010. The website now includes freelancers skilled in many other disciplines such as graphic artists, writers, translators, marketers, and personal assistants.
The three sites above are bidding platforms. When you post a job, you will receive bids from several freelancers. You can then interview your top picks and make your choice. Most of the workers from these sites are international which means you can find some great workers for inexpensive rates since the cost of living in these countries is much lower than the United States.
Fiverr – Fiverr is full of people who are willing to do just about anything for $5. You can actually find some decent help for small projects. I have used the site for photo re-touching and small graphic design work. Just make sure to sort people by ratings and check the comments before acquiring services.
John Jonas – John Jonas has dedicated his entire business to helping people outsource to Filipino workers. His site is a wealth of information and he also started a program that screens potential hires and includes a time management and organization platform.
If you are searching for a U.S. based worker, you can find some on the sites above; you would just need to limit your search criteria. I would also post your jobs on sites like Craigslist or Freelance Switch.
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