We know that you face unique challenges as a builder, plumber, electrician, or any other type of trade business. Managing administrative tasks, employees, and the demands of a growing business can mean wearing more than your hard hat at any time. So, in this article, we’ll explore the benefits of outsourcing for trade businesses.
From client feedback, we know that tradespeople who work with us get their time back to focus on what they do best: providing their services. We do that by removing the bookkeeping burden. But there are so many areas where you could save time by outsourcing tasks. Read on to discover more.
Outsourcing for Trades Businesses: Tasks to pass on!
Here are some everyday tasks you might consider outsourcing to save time and focus more on what you do best.
Bookkeeping and financial management:
Passing on the burden of bookkeeping helps you stay compliant with tax regulations, avoiding costly errors. It’s also a key to business growth. A great bookkeeper (that’s us!) can help you identify your trade business’s financial strengths and weaknesses so you learn where to focus more on the areas that make you profit and scale back where your margin is narrower.
Marketing and customer leads:
Every business needs an online presence these days, and while you might be a dab hand with bricks and mortar, that doesn’t mean you can build a professional-looking website, and to be brutally honest, nor can your neighbour, nephew or mate from the pub!
So, consider outsourcing your website build and maintenance (remember, a website is for life, not just for Christmas!). If you have a Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn presence, you might also find the services of a social media management company a cost-effective way to increase your followers and thumbs-ups!
Administrative support:
If you don’t have the financial resources to take on a full-time administrator, you might benefit from some VA services. A virtual assistant will often work at an hourly rate but can help with all sorts of tasks, including scheduling and managing appointments.
A call-answering service is invaluable if you never want to miss a call from a potential client. We wrote an entire article about this. Read it HERE.
The Benefits of Outsourcing
Take control of your time:
There is no doubt that outsourcing will free you up to focus on your trade.
If you find yourself stuck on repetitive work tasks when you could be at the pub, beach, family event, or just enjoying a night watching TV, then it’s time to consider outsourcing.
Professional persona:
Using professionals with specialist skills is a must if you want to look like the legitimate business you are.
Outsourcing also helps reduce the risk of errors in critical areas like bookkeeping or compliance.
Building your business:
Outsourcing financial, marketing and administrative tasks helps you concentrate on what you do best. So you’ll be able to take on more jobs and expand your services. It’s also good for your customers, who will have a better experience and service if your mind is one hundred per cent on the job and you do not focus on the mountain of paperwork or return calls you need to make when you get home!
Getting Started:
If you feel you missed out on jobs last year because you were overwhelmed by paperwork, make 2025 the year you commit to outsourcing some of the tasks that swallow your time. Think of outsourcing as an investment rather than an expense.
Prioritise tasks that require specialist expertise or are time-sensitive, like bookkeeping! Missing an HMRC deadline will cost you a lot more than our fees!
Talk to us if you’re looking for a partner. We have a little black book of contacts who can help you with everything from graphic design to call answering and everything in between!