Self-funded project? Outsourcing pieces of your process might be exactly what you need to grow
Outsourcing is like delegating, but super cheap. It's do-able but there are some key things you really need to know to get started. The article covers these, but I think outsourcing is something all IHs need to seriously consider. So here are some of the key reasons - I hope you read this even if you don't read the article.
Indie hackers share some characteristics: self-funded, small or solo teams, lacking in time, trying to grow fast, low available funds. Outsourcing can help manage cost and time restraints, so it's particularly important for IHs to think about.
Major wins:
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Being able to delegate your repetitive tasks and have some else do it for a few dollars per hour
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A ton of liability disappears (read more in the article)
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increase the total output of you/team while reducing current scope of work
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more time to bigger harder things
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keep expenses low
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inherently creates scalability in operations when done correctly
If you take away anything, hear this: The most basic principle is simplicity - the simplicity of instructions and processes broken down into easy to understand repetitive tasks. If you can do this, you can outsource everything except high-critical thinking or creative work.
Outsourcing is somewhat a hidden gem that can hold really high value. Get creative and think - should I really be spending time on this? Or can I hire someone to do it for <$10/hr?
