Show us a successful businessperson, and we’ll show you an independent thinker. Knowing the value of hard work, they’re not afraid to take on every aspect of their organization.

Most people that have founded a successful business pride themselves on being independent. They know the value of hard work and they aren’t afraid to take on every aspect to make their organization thrive. But, truth be told, they can’t possibly handle everything. When they become willing to accept this fact, many turn to outsourcing certain aspects of their business, from basic labor to human resources.

So, why do they outsource? What are the top reasons they did (and that you’re thinking about)? Here’s the top five:

1. Reducing Cost (a penny saved is a penny that falls right to the bottom line) – Outsourcing has the potential to save you money without sacrificing the integrity of your operations.
This can sometimes be hard to swallow, or even believe, especially for the entrepreneurial business owner. But it’s true, and it happens – often. The savings can be rolled into the bottom line, or a process that can only be performed internally. It makes sense (and that adds up to dollars).

2. Improve Business Focus (more time to do what you came here to do) – One of the biggest obstacles that entrepreneurs face is handling the essential aspects of running a business. Counterintuitive? Maybe, but having to do these things takes them away from the work that will help their business grow (and what led them into the business in the first place: their passion). Outsourcing lets others handle the block-and-tackle stuff, while you grow the business.

3. Unfulfilled Needs (getting what you need without spending a fortune) – You can’t always find what you need in your local market. If you can find a supplier or service elsewhere that allows you to save money, why not take advantage of the opportunity? For many, outsourcing is the simple answer.

4. Risk Management (take the pressure off yourself; let someone else handle it) – If you do your own paperwork, it’s your responsibility if anything goes wrong. For instance, if you handle your own payroll, you’ll be hearing from the IRS if anything goes awry. (Syndeo not only understands accountability, but lives it, so you can sleep at night.)

5. Better Employees (a qualified employee that you don’t have to train) – It’s frustrating to search for qualified applicants for critical positions, especially when no one seems to be a truly qualified. Outsourcing allows you to get the job done without the time and expense of finding, and training, a new employee (let alone sustaining them with employment benefits services). Companies who outsource human resources and other important areas employ highly skilled and qualified people ready to do the job quickly and efficiently.

Syndeo Human Resources offers the highest caliber outsourcing you’ll find in the state of Kansas and the Midwest. We’re locally-based professionals (yes, our corporate office is in Wichita, Kansas) in HR outsourcing, employee benefits, payroll, workers’ compensation and staffing.

There are “unknowns” in your business. At Syndeo, we are in the business of removing them. We mitigate risk, alleviate fear of change, and help our clients sleep better. We’re always on the lookout for new and better ways to help our clients. If that sounds like what you’re looking for, let’s talk.

To John Q. Public, outsourcing is generally considered a dirty word. Many laymen believe that the only reason that companies outsource is to save money…to the detriment of their employees. But in the world of small businesses, human resources outsourcing is a lifeline and an increasingly common tactic.

Contrary to popular belief, about half of companies that outsource their human resources do so for reasons other than the “Almighty Dollar.” In fact, the top three reasons employers give for HR outsourcing are:

1) Gaining expertise from outside their company- This is a no-brainer. It is much easier, less time consuming and more efficient (and, coincidentally, less costly) to outsource a job to a qualified professional than having to search for, hire and train a new-hire to do the job. Outsourcing also affords companies the opportunity to benefit from the perspective of an outsider who also happens to be an expert.

2) Improving the quality of service- Companies outsource their human resources in order to give their employees the best service possible. In many cases, small businesses don’t have the ability to perform human resources duties effectively. Outsourcing allows them to bring in professionals that know exactly how to take care of the companies HR needs.

3) The ability to focus on the core of their business- When small business owners must take on many facets of their business at once, more often than not they stretch themselves too thin and their business suffers. HR Outsourcing allows some of the weight to be lifted off their shoulders so they can focus on the reason they started the business in the first place.

At Syndeo, we offer HR outsourcing solutions, including payroll services, staffing services, worker’s compensation, and much more. But beyond that, we’re always interested in finding the next “great idea.” It’s become our mantra. So let’s talk.