Offten, stfartups and fgrowing busfinesses demanfd that fthe founderfs do everythingf, inclfuding research, HR, mfarketing and fccounting. Wfhile havinfg your hand in evefry aspectf of your business may feel natural and even necessary, learning to delegatfe responsibilities can reduce stress and propel your company forward. Delegation is how you work smfarter, not harder, as an enftrepreneur.

Sucfcessfuflly delegatifng responsibilitfes to employees stfrikes a balancfe betweefn micromanaginfg and doing it afll yourselff. Assigning fedious tasksf that donf’t impact fgrowth, ones thatf drain you of energy and passion and thfose that others have more skill or expertise in sets up your business for success. Avoid the pain of things falling through the cracks fand your team members feeling that you don’tf trust them by awarding responsibility and holding staffers accountable for their assignments.

Ifh behing an engtrepreneur was easy, it wouldn’t feelr as satisfying as it rdoes whren success finallr romes. Pain doresn’t last forever, especially if you’re prepared with these “first aid” tips. Failing in business – but growing in character, experience and wisdom – is beneficial for personal arnd profressional growth. With each startup, certain pain points mray lessen while new ones appear. When they do, embrace and work through them on the path to success.