If your to-do list looks like a CVS receipt and your calendar is crying, it’s time to delegate.
Most business owners spend hours doing tasks they have no business doing. Not because they can’t—but because they shouldn’t.
Here are five tasks you can (and should) outsource to freelancers today… and easily reclaim 10+ hours every week.
1. Social Media Scheduling
Why it eats your time: Writing captions, editing images, scheduling posts—it’s a rabbit hole.
The better way: Hire a freelance social media assistant to batch content and schedule ahead using tools like Buffer or Later. You approve, they handle the grunt work.
Time saved: 3–5 hours/week
Find social media freelancers on eFrelance
2. Inbox & Calendar Management
Why it eats your time: Replying to emails, confirming meetings, rescheduling calls—it’s the death of productivity.
The better way: A freelance virtual assistant can triage your inbox, organize meetings, and even prep you for the week ahead.
Time saved: 2–4 hours/week
Quote: “Focus on being productive instead of busy.” — Tim Ferriss
3. Blog Posts & Newsletters
Why it eats your time: You stare at the blinking cursor for 30 minutes. Then you delete the first paragraph… again.
The better way: A freelance content writer can create SEO-optimized blog posts or email newsletters in your voice. You just approve and publish.
Time saved: 2–3 hours/post
Hire content writers on eFrelance
4. Data Entry & CRM Updates
Why it eats your time: Copying leads, updating CRM notes, cleaning spreadsheets—it’s brain-numbing.
The better way: A freelance admin or data entry pro can update your backend systems, organize spreadsheets, and keep things neat.
Time saved: 3+ hours/week
5. Simple Design Work
Why it eats your time: Making social graphics, pitch decks, or ad banners when you’re not a designer = frustration.
The better way: Hire a freelance Canva expert or graphic designer who can whip up visual content based on your brand guidelines.
Time saved: 2–4 hours/week
Browse freelance designers on eFrelance
Bonus: You’re Not Buying Time—You’re Buying Freedom
Outsourcing isn’t just about saving hours. It’s about buying back focus, energy, and clarity.
Every hour you reclaim is one more hour to strategize, sell, or even breathe.
So if you’ve been drowning in admin, now’s the time to post that job. eFrelance makes it easy to hire fast, hire smart, and scale without burning out.
