For the longest time, I did everything myself.
The website. The graphics. The admin. The writing. The tech. (Stubbornly.)
Because… that’s what you do when you’re a small business owner, right?
But here’s the truth: time is just as valuable as money.
I realized I was being stubborn spending three weekends on a WordPress site that a contractor could complete in 3 days, with no sacrifices to my family time. And once I started outsourcing small tasks to contractors — mostly through Fiverr — my whole business changed.
Here’s how hiring help (even on a small budget) gave me more time, more peace, and more progress.
You Don’t Have to Do Everything to Be Successful
At first, outsourcing felt like failure.
“I should know how to do this.”
“I can’t afford help yet.”
“I’ll just Google it.”
But the reality? Spending 3 hours figuring out something a contractor can do for $25 isn’t bootstrapping — it’s burnout.
Now I ask:
Is this something only I can do?
If not — it’s probably a task I can outsource. And I don’t feel bad about it anymore…time is money right?
Fiverr Helped Me Find Support Fast (Without Hiring a Team)
Fiverr made it easy to get help without long commitments or big contracts.
I’ve used it to:
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Create logos + branding assets
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Clean up spreadsheets or tech issues
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Design lead magnets and digital product mockups
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Do keyword research for blog posts (like this one!)
It’s like having a flexible team at your fingertips — without hiring anyone full-time. If you’re thinking about signing up to Fiverr, here’s a link to do so. Disclaimer: yes I’m an affiliate, no I don’t make thousands from these links, like nothing at all really, but
Freeing Up My Time Helped Me Focus On What Actually Grows My Income
Once I stopped spending hours on things I didn’t enjoy or wasn’t great at, I had more time for what actually moves the needle:
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Content creation
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Connecting with my audience
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Selling offers I love
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Refining my systems (like my budget spreadsheet)
Outsourcing bought me back time — and that gave me traction.
You Can Start Small — Even $20 Makes a Difference
You don’t need a huge budget to start.
Pick one thing that’s draining your time — and delegate it.
Even a $20 project can remove mental clutter, save you hours, and make you feel like a real CEO.
Hiring contractors isn’t just about getting help — it’s about protecting your energy so you can grow.
You don’t have to do it all.
You just need to do what matters most — and outsource the rest when you can.
If you’re still trying to get your finances organized before outsourcing, check out the budget spreadsheet I use to track every dollar in my business and personal life.
