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Outsourcing Your Life - 25 Resources

As CEO of three companies, including a brand new startup I found delegation to be an essential skill. While we have a phenomenal in house core team, I must ensure that our resources are used optimally. Therefore, wherever I can, I outsource tasks that are either 1) Not part of our core competency or 2) Someone else can do the job just as well, if not better for a lower cost.

Following are some websites that can help you get started:

Web Design and Graphics

• TemplateMonster.com
  • Many high quality web templates at affordable prices. If you use it allot I suggest you become an affiliate, even if you just buy your own templates so that you can receive a discount.
• TemplateTuning.com
  • They create complete websites from your template.
• OSWD.org
  • Free open source templates.
    
• Joomlancers.com
  • Freelance web designers and programmers specializing in Joomla CMS systems.
• Rockettheme.com
  • High quality Joomla templates.
• Boxedart.com
  • They have artwork for all types of media, such as web sites, newsletter, logos, etc… For one price you can have unlimited access.
• LayeredTech.com
  • Worry free hosting (at least for us).
• FreeStockPhotos.com
  • Just as the URL says…
• Getty.com
  • Expensive, but very high quality.
• EveryStockPhoto.com
  • More free photography.

eCommerce

• Paypal.com
  • Easy to setup and manage. They require a credit card. If you don’t have a credit card I suggest that you purchase a $200 secured card so that you don’t expose your main debit card.
• Google.com/Checkout
  
  • Fast and easy to setup and manage. They give your first time Google checkout customers $10 off.

General

• ThemBid.com
  • One stop shop for all your needs. You post your request and businesses bid.
• CraigsList.com
  • Large community of freelancers.
• AngiesList.com
  • Find home service contractors here.
• ServiceMaster.com
  • More home services.
• eLance.com
  • Freelancing professionals.
• Guru.com
  • More freelancing professionals.

Virtual Assistants (These Come from “The 4-Hour Workweek“, I suggest you check out the book)

• Assistu.com
• YourVirtualResource.com
• IVAA.org
• CanadianVA.net
• OnlineBusinessManager.com
• B2KCorp.com
• YourManInIndia.com

I use the GTD to help manage all of my dedicated tasks. Specifically I use the @waitingfor tag and make sure to regularly review. What resources do you use to assist in your outsourcing.