5 Admin Tasks You Should Outsource as a Creative Business Owner

Very few creative business owners found success overnight. That means that for many years it’s likely you held down a day job and wore many hats as you strove to make your side hustle your main source of income. In the early days of your career, you might not have been able to justify the expense of an administrative assistant.

It has been said that the reward for hard work is more work, and nowhere is this clearer than in the creative industry. Now that your business is growing exponentially, you’re likely finding yourself overwhelmed by the sheer number of tasks you have to complete that have absolutely nothing to do with your actual creative job. 

The following are five tasks you might want to consider outsourcing.

Payroll.

No one likes having to write an email to a client who has outstanding payments due. On the other hand, you deserve to be paid for the time and resources you put into doing your work—and administrative assistants are happy to send the tough emails when you can’t. A skilled assistant will schedule invoices, send follow-up emails for clarity, and ensure that you’re always getting paid exactly what you are owed.

Schedule optimization.

Once your schedule gets too crowded, it can be all too easy to forget an important meeting or double-book clients. Avoid sleeping through an early-morning consultation by outsourcing your schedule to an administrative assistant who will keep track of your weekly and monthly calendar.

Tax systemization.

While you’ll have to file your own taxes, systemizing your income documents throughout the year ensures that you won’t be scrambling to gather everything together in April. With all of your documents in one place, you’ll feel empowered to navigate tax season with renewed confidence. An administrative assistant will assist you by compiling all of your income documentation at the end of the fiscal year in preparation for filing.

Accounting.

While tax systemization provides you with the foundation for a solid tax preparation process, it is still advisable to enlist the help of a trusted accountant. The best administrative teams, including GDWTR, have connections with the best of the best. We’ll offer our recommendations and send you on your way.

Social media.

A strategic social media plan not only enables you to reach a wider audience but also helps you hone in on key demographics. The vast majority of businesses rely on social media for client outreach. A social media assistant can schedule posts or reels months in advance, allowing you to sit back and watch the magic happen without ever having to engage on socials yourself.

Choosing to outsource these tasks is a responsible decision that allows for more work-life balance and creative freedom. Trusting professionals is the best thing you can do for your business. At GDWTR, you’re in good hands.