Looking for some help but still need to figure out how an online business manager (OBM) can help you?
First of all, let’s look at the definition of an online business manager:
The primary role of an OBM is to free up your time so you focus on what you love and enjoy. When you free up time, you focus on the activities in your business that will help you grow (business development, marketing, developing new services, etc.) and live the lifestyle you dreamed of when you became an entrepreneur.
So, how do we do that?
1. We take care of all the day-to-day management of your business (Launches, projects, tasks, and day-to-day operations).
2. We build efficient systems to optimize your operations and manage your team
3. We free up your time so that you can focus on the parts of your business that you LOVE and those that only you can do.
So here are 5 signs to know if you are ready to work with an OBM:
- Do you feel like you need more time for the business and yourself as your business grows?
You started your business because you were sold on having more time and financial freedom, right? But let’s face it; you are probably working 10x more than you were in your corporate job.
Starting and growing a business is a beautiful journey, but as you grow it, you spend too many hours on the business and leave very little time to spend with yourself, family, and friends. It’s necessary to invest your time and energy into your business as you are trying to grow it; you did well! But now that you have consistent leads and revenue, it’s time to think of that next big step for your business!
But you can’t do that if you are still “wearing all the hats” in your business. And that’s where an OBM would be perfect for your business. To help you lighten the load you’re carrying by freeing up your time so you can focus on the activities only you can do and serving your clients, as well as allowing you to have free time for yourself, family, and friends!
- Have you turned down excellent opportunities because “you don’t have the time”?
As mentioned previously, your time shrinks while your business grows. And then you hit the ceiling! How can you grow the business and take on new opportunities if you need more time to look at them? Saying no to new clients and prospects that come your way is a dangerous state to stay in – but that’s where an OBM can help!
An OBM will help you free up time, so you can say yes to all new opportunities that will help you continue expanding your business. Furthermore, the OBM will help you make the most of these new opportunities. An OBM will help you implement strategies and systems to help your business grow sustainably.
- Are you doing all the same roles you did when starting your business?
When you start a business, you’re responsible for different roles because there is no other way! You are the one who updates the website, the one who answers the customer service emails, the one who sends out the broadcasts, etc. In other words – You’re the hostess, the hairdresser, the cashier, the cleaner, the helper, etc.
Now, are you still doing all those same roles? – If yes, it’s another sign that it’s time to start delegating tasks! As your business grows, your function should evolve; this is a crucial moment for your business!
An OBM will give you a hand by taking over these roles that no longer correspond to you, which occupy your time and prevent you from concentrating on the following steps to grow your business.
- Are you happy with your team but overwhelmed to be the reference for their questions/issues?
This feeling is familiar among business owners. You have a great team; however, it can seem overwhelming that your team always comes back to you with questions or requests. The fact that your team members want to ask you for help is entirely normal. Your team needs to have someone to guide them and to whom they can ask questions or seek some advice! When your team feels supported, they do their work well and finish their projects on time. Being this guide for your team is precisely the job of the OBM. Their task is to support your team and check on them daily to ensure they have everything they need to succeed at their job!
To have in mind: One thing is to be a business owner, and another is to be a manager, and many entrepreneurs don’t enjoy being a manager! So it’s okay if you also feel overwhelmed by it.
An OBM bridges your entire team being their crucial support point. Questions, requests, proposals, (and so on) your workers have can be discussed with the OBM, not with you!
You focus on the VISION; the OBM focuses on making that vision a reality and managing all the moving pieces!
- Are you stuck at a certain revenue point and need help moving beyond it?
“We must look at what’s getting in the way when stuck at a certain revenue point. The answer is often: WE (business owners) are the obstacle. This obstacle will commonly refer to as”the quarter-million dollar speedbump.” Of course, there may be other reasons, but in this case, the solution is to learn to delegate the daily tasks and activities of the company and its management.”We must look at what’s getting in the way when stuck at a certain revenue point. The answer is often: WE (business owners) are the obstacle. This obstacle will commonly refer to as “the quarter-million dollar speedbump.” Of course, there may be other reasons, but in this case, the solution is to learn to delegate the daily tasks and activities of the company and its management.
Here are some reflection questions for you. Ask yourself about every task and activity you spend time on during the day:
- Do I need to be the person that does this task?
- Could I delegate this task to someone else?
- What would be positive about delegating this task to someone else?
- How could I spend the time I would have left if I had delegated this task?
You can delegate to other people in your team tasks and activities you’re doing now. An OBM will help you by delegating and managing these tasks on your behalf!
To finish, let’s make a summary:
- If you have consistent revenue
- If you have a clear vision and goals to continue growing your business
- If you’re ready to be the CEO and have a person to help you MANAGE your business & lighten the load you’re carrying
Then you are ready to work with an OBM- this is teamwork!
- Want to know more about how I can support you? – Book a FREE discovery call!
- Want to explore specific ways an OBM can help you grow your business? Download the free guide here!
