Hire a Pro or No?
Your Guide to Smarter Outsourcing
As a solopreneur, your time is super valuable. Outsourcing tasks can help you focus on what really matters.
Use this handy tool to figure out if a specific task is worth outsourcing, so you can keep moving forward with confidence.
Figure out whether to outsource or not
Step 1 👉
Enter the name of the job you are analyzing (e.g. bookkeeping, social media, etc.)
Step 2 👉
How important is this job to your core business? Select the box that is closest to your assessment.
Step 3 👉
How do you rate your skill level relative to a pro you could hire?
Step 4 👉
Please select the amount of time YOU will need to commit if you do this job.
Step 5 👇
Select the relative cost of a pro compared to the value of the time it will cost you to do the job.
Step 6. Then click "Give me the answer!"
👇 Get Started 👇
Results Key
Do it yourself:
You’ve got this! This task is best done with your skills and time—no need to outsource.
Maybe:
You could handle this, but outsourcing might save you time or stress. Weigh the pros and cons before deciding.
Probably:
Outsourcing is likely the better option here. A professional can handle this more efficiently than doing it yourself.
Yes:
It’s time to hire a pro. Outsourcing this task will allow you to focus on higher-priority work suited to your skills.
Absolutely:
Don’t even think twice—this task needs a professional. Free yourself up by outsourcing it immediately.