6 Websites That Will Help You Outsource Your Work

Source: Everup, Wendy Rose Gould

There’s not enough time in the day to do everything you want, or at least not enough time to do everything you need to as well as you’d like. And sometimes it’s not just a matter of time, but more a matter of skill. For example, you may be able to create a webpage or write 600 words in an hour, but designing a logo or efficiently transcribing a phone call may not fall under your umbrella of exceptional talents. In cases such as these, outsourcing your work may be the right move to save you time and money.

Here are six resources that will help you do just that—from organizing your email to designing the logo for your new website.

Zirtual

Let’s say you write 20 emails a day and spend 10 minutes on each one. That’s 200 minutes, or roughly three and a half hours. Your time is valuable, but consistent communication is vital to your business and general workflow. But wait: you can outsource your inbox to Zirtual. They’ll create filters and organize your email and contacts, answer non-essential emails tactfully, give you the tl;dr and alert you for important correspondence, and mass respond to high volume emails. They do more than that, too. Zirtual can take care of your travel plans, post on social media, assist you with your expenses, keep track of your schedule, and even work with you on personal things like doctor appointments, gift giving, and dinner planning. Prices start at $400 a month, which includes 12 hours of work.

Fiverr

If you’re specifically looking to outsource creative work, Fiverr may very well become your new favorite website. As the name denotes, rates start at $5 for every service. From there, you can get add-ons for additional work and requirements. For example, a basic logo would cost you $5, but you may pay an additional $5 for color, or another $5 for a round of edits. In that sense, the $5 price tag can be misleading, but you’re still able to find outstanding creative denizens for affordable prices. The site offers over 100 categories, including digital marketing, writing and translation, video and animation, music and audio, programming and technology, and other business services.

UpWork

Freelancers flock to UpWork and are promptly hired for projects by individuals, small businesses, and even large companies. Their network includes designers and creatives, mobile and website developers, accountants and consultants, writers, and sales and marketing experts. You can even hire a virtual assistant or customer service agent to answer your phone calls and tend to customers. The rates you pay depend on the service and the person you hire, so expect a broad fee range based on skill and work required.

Painless1099

If you’re an independent contractor or do any sort of freelance work, you should be setting aside an allotted amount of money every time you’re paid. This is easier said than done, and even thinking about taxes can send a person into a stressful tizzy. Painless1099 is a free service that takes the brainwork out of saving for your quarterly estimates or end of year taxes. It works by funneling your money first through Painless1099. They withhold the appropriate amount of money to cover your taxes, then deposit the rest into your bank account. You can also choose to save a fixed amount per check.

Design Crowd

Design Crowd is similar to Fiverr in that it’s the place to go to outsource creative work, but it takes a crowdsourcing approach that sets it apart from other websites. They have a network of over 540,000 freelance designers who can help you come up with designs for many things, including fliers, logos, t-shirts, websites and business cards. Once you put in a request for a design along with your budget, you’ll receive roughly 100 responses from their network of designers. From there, you can choose the design that best fits your needs. If you don’t like anything that comes through, you get your money back. This speeds up turnaround time, provides far more options than you’d otherwise have, and reduces the risk you might take by hiring one person.

Outsource

Outsource works similarly to CrowdSource, but the work is more technical. For example, you can outsource work to data entry specialists, SEO experts, app developers, administrative assistants, internet marketing specialists, web developers and content writers. After you post a job request, you’ll receive quotes from their network of experts. From there, you can negotiate rates, talk details, and collaborate with the person who best fits your needs.

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