Say it with me now: It’s OK to delegate. It’s OK to delegate. It’s OK to delegate.
Now if only doing it was as easy as saying it.
When you’re a small business owner who prides yourself on doing everything on your own, delegation is hard. Your business is your baby and your blood; it seems unnatural to trust someone else to take over your responsibilities, even if that person is a long-time employee, business partner or, perhaps even worse, a family member. I mean, surely, there’s no way they could do a task better or more thoroughly than you could, right?
As your business begins to grow, it’s inevitable that you’ll have to become comfortable with delegating tasks. It’s impossible to think that you’ll be able to continue to do everything in your business and still grow at the pace you want to. Below are 6 steps to help you successfully delegate. This can be a touchy area, so if you have your own best practices, feel free to share them.
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Author: Lisa Barone
