In the early stages of business, many owners try to do it all themselves – marketing, sales, operations, admin, finance. But this approach eventually limits business growth.
To scale successfully, a business owner must learn to delegate – to let go of certain tasks so the business isn’t limited by the number of hours they personally work.
Many owners struggle to delegate because they believe:
But these beliefs are short-term. Delegation is an investment – and the return is sustainable business growth.
Imagine a task takes you 4 hours each week. Training someone else may take 3 extra hours at first, but soon you’ll be saving 2+ hours weekly. That adds up to over 100 hours saved in a year – time you could spend leading, planning, or resting.
When you train someone, you’re not just saving time. You’re:
Effective delegation is not just dumping a task. It includes:
Yes, it takes time up front – but it pays off in higher performance and lower burnout.
You don’t need to be the best at everything. If someone else can do a task faster, cheaper, or to a higher standard – delegate or outsource it.
Whether it’s bookkeeping, design, scheduling, or customer comms – your time is best spent on what only you can do: leading your business.
Delegation isn’t about losing control. It’s about creating more space to lead and build your business. With the right mindset, systems, and training, delegation empowers your team and frees you to work on the business – not just in it.
Mike Law is a Business Success Partner at Oxygen8 who helps owners prepare for growth by building strong teams and efficient systems. Whether you’re preparing to scale or just need to free up your time, Miken provides support grounded in experience and results.
Contact Ann at mike@oxygen8.co.nz or call 021 513 815 to learn more.
Book a free consultation with Oxygen8 and learn how effective delegation could help unlock your next stage of business growth.
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