Bonus: 7 Ways to Scale a Service Business

<p>As we’ve mentioned, “scaling” a service business can be one of the biggest challenges with this business model. In fact, it’s a sticking point that keeps a lot of people away from freelancing altogether.</p> <p>But if your goal is to get big or even to just avoid trading time for money your whole life, there are lots of ways to scale a service business.</p> <p>If you'd like to learn more about starting a service business and connecting with your first clients, check out this <a href= "https://www.sidehustlenation.com/start-a-service-business/">in-depth interview with Abbey Ashley (Episode 328)</a>.</p> <p>Abbey's claim to fame is she booked enough virtual assistant work during her maternity leave that she didn't have to back to that job she hated when her leave was up!</p> <p>Abbey also put together <a href="http://thevirtualsavvy.com/shn" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>this killer free training</strong></a> on how to launch and grow your freelance business.</p> <p>In the meantime, here are the 7 Ways to Scale a Service Business from this episode:</p> <ol> <li> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Raise your rates</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Go From one-to-one to one-to-many</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hire subcontractors</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Create productized packages</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Play Matchmaker</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Look for affiliate opportunities</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Create a product</span></p> </li> </ol> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Enjoy!</span></p>