Top Tasks to Outsource as a Solopreneur/Biz Owner Before You Burn Out

Ever catch yourself typing out email replies with one hand, munching on a half-cold sandwich with the other, while mentally prepping for a client call you’ve got in 10 minutes? For a solopreneur, that is essentially a typical day. It’s the dream of freedom, sure. But it’s also a constant hustle, juggling, and worn out. And the truth is, trying to do every little thing in your business can burn you out faster than you think.

At some point, smart solopreneurs hit a wall and realize: doing it all isn’t a badge of honor—it’s a highway to stress town. The real boss move? Learning to delegate the right stuff before burnout kicks in.

So in this article, we're gonna walk through what tasks you need to stop doing ASAP, how to figure out what to offload, and how to do it affordably without adding unnecessary details to the situation.

The Cost of Doing It All

You launched your company because you are capable and dedicated. You’ve got a vision and you want to keep your finger on the pulse of everything. But here’s what nobody tells you when you launch your solo gig—doing every single task yourself is silently costing you big time.

Every hour you spend sorting through emails or tinkering with a spreadsheet is time not spent on the stuff that grows your business, like strategizing, creating offers, connecting with clients, or even just resting enough to stay sharp.

The more you pile onto your daily to-do list, the more your brain starts to feel like a cluttered browser with 47 tabs open. Decision fatigue, lost possibilities for progress, and ultimately severe burnout result from that.

Stuff You Shouldn’t Be Doing Anymore (Seriously)

Let’s be honest—just ‘cause you can do something doesn’t mean you should keep doing it. Don't bite off more than you can chew—it's time to pass the baton, as the saying goes.

Here’s a rundown of tasks you really shouldn’t be handling anymore:

• Inbox management: You don’t need to spend your morning deleting newsletters or answering scheduling emails. Let someone else sort that out.

• Admin tasks: Updating your calendar, filling out forms, organizing folders—this stuff eats hours and doesn’t drive revenue.

• Content formatting & scheduling: You wrote the blog or made the post—awesome! But you shouldn’t be the one uploading it, tweaking the format, or setting the time it goes live.

• Basic research or data entry: If it’s just Googling info or plugging numbers into a sheet, this is not the best use of your time.

• Client onboarding: There are steps in welcoming a new client that are important, but don’t necessarily need you. Set up a system and hand it over.

All of these things are crucial to your business running smoothly, but none of them need you specifically to do them. And that’s the key.

How to Figure Out What to Delegate?

If you’re unsure where to even begin, here’s a simple check-in system to help you figure it out:

Is this task making me money? If it’s not directly bringing in revenue, it might not need your full attention.

Is it repetitive? Anything you do over and over again can probably be systemized and handed off.

Does it truly require me? Be honest. Does it need your specific voice or expertise, or could someone else do it 80-90% as well?

If you responded "no, yes, and no," congratulations—you've found the ideal work to delegate.

Start Small: You Don’t Have to Hire a Full-Time Employee

Now, maybe you’re thinking, “But I can’t afford to hire someone!” or “I'm too strapped for time to take on training anyone.” That’s valid. The good news? There's no need to bring someone on board for a full-time role.

Start with a part-time or project-based virtual assistant (VA). You can delegate some of the tasks to someone with expertise or skills for a couple of hours every week. No massive commitment, no HR paperwork, no big overhead. Just support—where you need it most.

And that’s exactly where our Introductory Offer comes in.

I built it especially for solopreneurs like you. It’s a simple package that gives you a set number of hours with a trained VA, focused on the exact kind of tasks we’ve been talking about—inbox sorting, admin cleanup, content scheduling, and client onboarding. It’s an easy entry point into the world of delegation, and it doesn’t come with the stress of managing someone full-time.

Final Thoughts: You Deserve Support

Being a solo entrepreneur or a business owner doesn't mean you have to take on every responsibility by yourself. The sooner you let go of the idea that being “busy” equals being productive, the faster you can step into your role as a true business owner—not just a one-person task machine.

Delegating doesn’t mean losing control—it means gaining freedom.

So if you’re feeling stretched too thin, if your to-do list is ruling your life, and if you secretly wish someone would just take the damn spreadsheet off your hands—this is your sign.

Check out our Special Intro Offer. You’ll get a set number of hours with a professional VA trained to support solopreneurs just like you. We’re talkin’ inbox cleanup, admin tasks, content formatting, onboarding help—the works.

Let’s get you back to focusing on what really moves your business forward. You’ve got this. Let me help with the rest.