In Dr. Barnsley Brown own words: I’ve been a sole proprietor for 11 years now and began to outsource strategically to position myself online and grow my business several years ago. Not surprisingly, my business has grown exponentially as a result of outsourcing to Virtual Assistants and interns in this country and abroad.  Choosing what to outsource is usually quite difficult for solopreneurs who want to keep their hands in everything in the business–but it is absolutely vital for growth. That’s why I created the HBDO formula (Hire, Barter, Delegate, Omit) to help people sort through what they should be doing and what they MUST outsource. Managing Virtual Assistants in other countries is a challenge, although they will work for a fee that is in line with a tight budget. Time differences, cultural differences, and English language differences can make for a challenging work environment. However, I’ve found that this issue can be remedied if you choose an overseas team of experts who can help you or if you train and have at least TWO VAs for what you need-If one leaves or can’t perform, the others can take up the slack and you won’t be left out in the cold. Finally, many solopreneurs (especially start-up business owners) think they cannot afford VAs.  My point is that you cannot afford NOT to have them on your team. You must be doing what you are best at and what is the “meat” of your business.  If you’re wasting time on something you can pay someone $10-30 an hour to do when you can earn $150 an hour, you are never going to grow your business. Right Click Here To Download The Video MP4 Version Of This Interview Right Click Here To Download The Audio MP3 Version Of This Interview Connect with Dr. Barnsley Brown: Dr. Barnsley is a professional speaker, trainer, coach, and President of Spirited Solutions™. She specializes in helping people create lives and work they love! Click this link to thank her on Twitter for doing this interview! Do you need to S...