The “I’ll Do It Later” Mentality as a Busy Business Owner: How to Move Past It.
The Hidden Trap of Wearing Too Many Hats
As a business owner, you’re the CEO, CFO, CMO, and HR manager—all at once. You tell yourself:
"I’ll handle the books later."
"I’ll post on social media when I have time."
"I’ll deal with hiring… eventually."
But "later" never comes. Instead, you’re stuck in a cycle of reactive work, drowning in tasks that don’t actually grow your business.
The Real Cost of Doing It All Yourself
A Stanford study found that working more than 50 hours per week leads to dramatically diminishing returns—productivity plummets, and burnout skyrockets. Yet, 82% of small business owners admit they work beyond standard hours, with 23% working 60+ hours weekly.
Here’s the breakdown of where time goes:
Accounting & Finance – Invoicing, payroll, tax filings (tasks that eat 10+ hours/month for 40% of small biz owners—QuickBooks).
Marketing – Social media, ads, SEO (64% of SMBs struggle with consistency—HubSpot).
HR & Operations – Hiring, compliance, employee management (56% of owners say HR takes up too much mental energy—SHRM).
The result? Burnout, missed opportunities, and stagnant growth.
Why Delegation Isn’t Just Nice—It’s Necessary
Elon Musk doesn’t code Tesla’s software. Steve Jobs didn’t assemble iPhones. Scaling requires letting go.
Delegation:
Frees up 20+ hours/month for high-impact work (Harvard Business Review).
Reduces stress—72% of entrepreneurs report better mental health after outsourcing (Upwork).
Boosts revenue—Businesses that delegate grow 30% faster (McKinsey).
But here’s the catch: Most owners hate managing multiple vendors. Hiring separate agencies for accounting, marketing, and HR is time-consuming, expensive, and chaotic.
The Smarter Solution: One Partner for Everything
This is where Twenty32 changes the game. Instead of juggling:
An accountant for finances…
A marketing agency for leads…
An HR firm for compliance…
You get one seamless partnership that handles it all.
How It Works:
Accounting: Accurate books, tax prep, cash flow insights.
Marketing: Lead gen, branding, and digital strategy.
HR: Payroll, hiring, compliance—so you don’t get sued.
Result? You focus on vision, not paperwork.
Break the "I’ll Do It Later" Cycle
The most successful CEOs don’t do everything—they strategically remove themselves from tasks that others can do better.
Your next step?
Audit your time—What tasks drain you?
Prioritize delegation—What can Twenty32 take off your plate TODAY?
Commit to growth—Stop trading time for dollars.
Because "later" is the enemy of success.
Ready to reclaim your time and focus on what truly matters? Twenty32 offers a free consultation to help you streamline your business operations. Visit Twenty32 or send a DM today to get started.