Async & on-point: Remote social media teams are helping UK SMEs stay visible (without burning out)

If you’re not consistent, you’re invisible.

Social media is no longer optional for UK businesses—it’s a credibility check. But keeping up with trends, content, comments, and data? That’s a full-time job.

For most SME founders, it’s also a recipe for burnout. That’s why more businesses are turning to remote social media support: flexible, skilled professionals who run your channels while you focus on growing the business.

The pressure to be everywhere

• UK consumers now spend 2 hours 23 minutes per day on social media (Statista, 2025).
• 81% of buyers research brands online before making a decision (Smart Insights, UK).
• 68% of UK consumers say they expect brands to maintain a consistent online presence, even SMEs.

But for founders juggling 12-hour days, consistency isn’t easy. And a “post-and-hope” strategy won’t cut it.

The Async advantage

Remote social media teams work asynchronously—meaning they’re not tied to your office hours or location. They build strategies, create content, schedule posts, and monitor performance without crowding your calendar.

Here’s how UK SMEs are benefiting:

Function	In-House Effort	Remote Support Setup
Content Creation	Founder-led, last minute	Strategised monthly, pre-approved
Scheduling	Manual posting daily	Automated across platforms
Engagement	Reactive, sporadic	Timely, consistent, on-brand
Reporting	Neglected	Weekly insights & monthly reviews

Cost-smart, Growth-smart

Building an in-house social team can cost upwards of £40,000 per year—per person. Remote social media support from Outsourcery gives you access to:

• Platform specialists (LinkedIn, Meta, TikTok, etc.)
• Copywriters, designers, schedulers
• Data-driven strategists

…all without long-term contracts, overhead, or hiring drama.

Real results, Less stress

Our social media clients often report:

• A 3x increase in engagement within the first 60 days
• Significant uplift in website traffic from social
• Consistent brand presence across all channels
• Hours freed up each week for strategic work

And because we work in monthly content cycles, you stay in control, without the constant content scramble.

What makes remote work… work?

It’s not just the flexibility. It’s the focus.

Our social media support pros bring:

• Industry know-how
• On-brand creativity
• Platform-specific best practice
• Clear communication and fast turnarounds

Plus: no office space, no holiday cover headaches, and no micromanagement needed.

Time to take social off your plate?

If you’re still the one “doing the socials” between meetings, it’s time to stop.
Remote social media support helps you scale content, not stress.

Learn more about our Social Media Support or get in touch to meet your future social sidekick.