One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make is thinking they need to do everything themselves, or, even worse, thinking that hiring one "rockstar" full-time employee will solve every problem in their business (and if they do find this diamond in the rough, which is highly unlikely, they're usually not in a position to hire and manage that person effectively). In my experience, I've found that success comes from not how you do it but who helps you do it, and a team of experts is the most effective way to get there.

Today's small business owners and solopreneurs are under more pressure than ever. The market is rapidly shifting, consumers are cautious about spending, and there's a constant demand to stay visible and relevant in an increasingly crowded market. Entrepreneurs are expected to wear every hat, from visionary to strategist and social media manager, and still find time to grow their business. It's insanity, isn't it?

After starting my business, I quickly realized that the most effective way for it to be successful was to bring on outside help. Through strategic outsourcing, I was able to grow my first business, the Boutique COO, to seven figures in under eight months.

So, how do you know when it's time to bring in outside help or where to even start? Here are four main steps to guide you.

Related: How to Outsource Your Way to a $10-Million Business

When most business owners realize they need help, their first instinct is to look for one full-time hire who can help manage ops, run their marketing campaigns, handle admin tasks and maybe even update the website and post on social media.

That, my friends, is what we call a unicorn. They just........

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