5 ways to tell if you’re ready for an OBM
As a business owner, it's important to have a clear understanding of your strengths and weaknesses. While you may have started your business as a solopreneur, there will come a time when you need to start delegating tasks and responsibilities. This is where hiring an online business manager (OBM) can be a game-changer.
An OBM is a professional who specialises in managing online businesses. They are responsible for ensuring that all aspects of your business are running smoothly, from marketing and sales to operations and client management.
Here are some signs that it's time to hire an OBM:
1) You're Overwhelmed
As your business grows, it's natural to feel overwhelmed by the increasing workload. If you find yourself struggling to keep up with everything on your plate, it's time to consider hiring an OBM. They can take on many of the day-to-day tasks and free up your time to focus on strategic planning and growth.
2) You're Ready to Scale
If you're looking to take your business to the next level, you'll need to have systems in place to support that growth. An OBM can help you identify areas for improvement, streamline processes, and implement new strategies that will help your business scale.
3) You’re Feeling Trapped by Your Business
The feeling of never surfacing from the weeds of your business, being pulled back into the day-to-day, and struggling to action anything outside of showing up for your clients. Your business is totally reliant on you which means it’s impossible to take time away, and it’s starting to impact your relationships, your mental health, and your motivation.
4) You're More of a Manager Than a CEO
Spending your days fighting fires, replying to Slack messages, and recording Loom videos explaining the micro details of tasks. Your role has become a Project & People Manager and that’s a) not where your skills lie and b) it’s not where you want to be.
5) The Strategic Piece of the Puzzle is Missing
You’re leaving money on the table consistently, you know you have the interest (because leads are dropping in daily) but because of the lack of systems and processes in place, you’re not capitalising on it. An OBM can help you identify areas for improvement and implement strategies that will enhance your client' experience and unlock new levels of growth.
Yes, hiring an OBM can be a significant investment, but it's one that will allow you to break through the income gap you inevitably have by trying to spin all the plates yourself. By investing in an OBM to manage your business you’re not only lifting the daily pressure and buying back time and energy you also have the expertise and resources to grow and scale your business like never before!
Do you feel like your business is ready for an OBM? Are you ready for a strategic partner, someone inside your business to support, challenge and implement change?
Book a discovery call here and let’s get to know each other better.
