We touch on burnout a lot here, so can I offer another idea or a piece of advice? Outsource!

If you are asking “WHY?” think of it this way, we all have our own talents and gifts, so why not bring in an expert for those problem spots you are the most trouble with. Bring in someone that this is their zone of genius. Also, your time is limited and valuable. Time is a commodity, so why not use outsourcing in the spots you hate the most or just can’t do? I know I use it for a lot of things, even down to housework.

Think about it, what can you accomplish with a few extra hours? If you were free to focus on the parts of your business you know most?

Tips for Getting the Most Out of Outsourcing

Types of things to outsource:

Email - Blasts/Responses
Managing or Admining for your Groups and Social Media Accounts (including scheduling posts/comments)
Copywrite
Blog Posts

How to Find Somebody:

Sites like Fiverr
Breathing Room Virtual Assistants
Linkedin
Ask your Community for Referrals.
- This could be other people you know in a similar field or those in your Facebook Groups, ask around.

As for Rates, Google similar categories to that you are looking to outsource. Is it a graphic designer? Copy-write? Personal assistant? Know each lane has its own pay scale. Compare apples to apples and oranges to oranges. You can also get a good idea of rates and level of expertise from Fiverr as well.

5 Tips to knock it out of the park!:

Know Your Goals
Virtual Assistants have a lot to offer but you can’t build a house without a strong foundation. VAs can help you figure out some goals, but you do need a starting point.
Your Vision
Beyond goals, what do you envision for the future?
Mood Board/Vision Board
Do you have one? Time to make one. Great for business or specific projects and helps brings a visual to the table to help communicate.
Write it Down
Don’t keep it all in your head. VAs are amazing, but they can’t read minds.
Be Open to Feedback
Both giving and receiving. The best type of partnerships have an open dialogue to build upon ideas or to tweak things to get that vision just right.

Outsourcing can definitely help you. Just use this as a guide and know your strengths. Work in your superpower and get an expert in those less satisfying/desirable fields for you. Remember, money is infinite, your time is not.

Instagram TipsFelicia NykazaJuly 15, 2022outsourcing, hiring, fivver, va, virtual assistant, help, helper, adminComment

15 Must Have Apps for Instagram

15 Instagram Helper Apps that I just can't live without! Seriously, these will help you too!

And, just remember if you work in media if the app is a “pay for” Tax Write-off. ;)

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For Editing:

1. Canva - This one! It is a must! You can do so much with the paid app that it is completely worth it! 60k templates for Stories/Posts/Gifs…so much!

*EXTRA TIP - Canva is also good for Facebook posts, just adding a simple image to your post will get more views.

2. Unfold - VERY CLEAN. Like it’s a clean app and it just helps your images just look clean.

3. Word Swag - More robust use with words then Canva, but similar in making graphics with quotes. Lots of great reviews.

4. Color Story - A lot of photographers use it and save they filters, which is a plus if you aren’t the best at that, but want a consistent filter feels. Also great quality and heard it can help with gridding.

5. Snapseed - By far the best for Object Removal! Great to get rid of those background distractions. (I’ll most likely make a training video for it in my Free FB Group soon).

6. Lightroom Mobile - This one has a little bit of learning curve but once you get it down you will love it. Super professional photo editor, from Adobe, so of course it would be. I believe though when you buy presents on mobile it isn’t transferable to the desktop version.

For Preplanning (Organized Posting):

7. Panoly - I actually use the free option, so it just limits amount of use a little, but it’s the easiest to use for scheduling out your post.

8. Later - A lot of people swear by it, love it! I am personally do most through Panoly, but I love Later’s emails.

For Fun:

9. Spark AR Studios - Make your OWN Face Filter!!! Use this to create your own filter for IG Stories, like changing skin for tanner, sparkles….or adding rainbows!?! Just what you want or what your brand is known for for other’s to use.

For Hashtags #:

10. Hish Hash - I also use this one’s free version. But, it’s great for storing and organizing all those 25-30 hashtags. There is even a “shuffle” option so you don’t come across spammy.

11. Save on Phone with your “Notes” app - Like Hish Hash save your hashtags, but just none of the fun extras. Also, great for jotting quick ideas down for a later post.

Follower Tracker:

12. Followers - I actually couldn’t find the link on desktop, but this is the one I use. I recommend only checking like once a month, not too much. Good for getting rid of those “follow - unfollower” type accounts just to monitor your numbers a bit. But, word of caution, do not do a mass unfollow, IG does not like that and you might get a temporary block for doing it.

**Please, be careful when downloading an app like this, I use a paid, hoping it reduces the risk that it’s just a phishing scheme to get my login information. But, because of that, I also recommend you make sure to have your 2 Step-Factor Authorization through IG step-up. Protect yourself.

Closed Captioning:

Nearly half of users have their phones on silent while scrolling through the app, you need captions. Also, captions are also a good idea for the normal CC accessibility reasons. It’s highly recommended you add captions to your Story videos.

13. Threads - (Newer App) This app is actually meant to be more like Marco Polo App, but you can use it to record your video. Have it add captions and then download the video, wha-la.

14. Clipomatic - I believe this app only has a paid option, but it’s also great for captioning if you aren’t wanting to type it out yourself. It’s possible to also edit miscaptioning.

And Of Course! INSTAGRAM! (#15)

The app it’s self has made huge improvements! You don’t really need to even use their extrenal Boomerang app anymore! Their analytics are fantastic and FREE (unlike pricy other apps). You can do a ton in the app, filters, polls…etc. The great thing to, is IG rewards use! Rewards those that use all it’s features, so give them all a try!