The types of tasks you should consider outsourcing include the following:

• Repetitive tasks: Data entry is a good example of a highly repetitive task. While you may use your in-house staff for this, it may be a better idea to outsource this and employ the in-house staff for more useful work.
• Specialized tasks: IT support can be the right example of this type of task. While you may need IT support for your network, you may not need to appoint a full-time employee for this purpose. In such a situation, a contractor may be ideal for this specialized work.
• Expert tasks: Financial analyst is a good example of a position requiring a high level of expertise, but that you can still easily outsource. It may be difficult for a small business to pay for highly-skilled executives. However, you can appoint a financial analyst on a contractual basis at a much lower cost.