As a small business owner, you more than likely wear many hats, becoming a multi-tasking force to be reckoned with. Unfortunately, this way of working isn’t sustainable for long. As a business grows tasks that began as small demands on your time soon become larger and unmanageable if you want them done properly.
I frequently come across clients afraid to relinquish responsibilities to an outsider, after all, they have built their business from the ground up and are very protective over their achievement, and let’s face it, why wouldn’t they be reluctant to outsource? My response, their business is my business. Building trust and a solid working relationship are as paramount to my business as it is to theirs.
Here are the 4 W’s of hiring a Virtual Assistant and if you recognise any of the signs, book in for a free consultation.
When?
There is no timescale of when you should be adding employees, providers and suppliers to your growing business. Every business develops at different rates. The biggest sign is when your day begins to get longer to accomplish everything that you need to complete. Running around ragged all day and spreading yourself too thinly is more detrimental than useful. Everyone has tasks that they don’t enjoy doing so they get put off until the last minute, we are all guilty of this one! Not that we fail to understand the importance of these tasks, but we would rather be doing the work that we actually enjoy doing. When you visualised your business before you launched, I’m sure you only had visions of doing the good stuff and paid little attention to the little time stealer of business administration.
Why?
Why hire a Virtual Assistant as opposed to having a physical person in your building? If the pandemic has taught us anything, is that virtual is workable within a business. Albeit not in every industry but certainly as far as administration goes. There are so many reasons to out-source, here are only a few. Cost-saving – It is far cheaper to hire a virtual assistant than an employee. No need to supply a benefits scheme, pension, maternity, paternity or sick pay. Geography – A virtual assistant can be based anywhere giving you the gift of being able to open 24 hours a day. Your business can still run as you sleep! The skills of Virtual Assistants is generally far wider than that of an administrator. They are experienced in many different areas and industries. They work flexibly and around your needs and can be hired short or long term.
What?
What can a Virtual Assistant do? The question should be, what can’t they do? Here is a snippet of just how much they can do!
General administration including bookkeeping, payroll, CRM, data entry, diary management, travel booking, transcription, typing, data management and tech support.
Personal administration includes booking travel, appointment making, arranging childcare, property management, diary management.
Branding and website design and building ongoing management and support.
Marketing includes graphic design, social media management, blogging, copywriting, content creation, email marketing, ghostwriting and event management.
Project management from planning to implementation.
Podcasting setup and support.
Power hours to support your personal and professional growth.
And much more….
Where?
Have you already decided that hiring a Virtual Assistant will open up a whole new scope of opportunity? Great! Still undecided? That’s great. at least you are thinking ahead.
I have watched clients flourish and grow with the help of a Virtual Assistant. They often wonder how they ever managed before. I offer a full consultation where you can ask any questions and address any reservations that you may have. After understanding your requirements and plans for growth, I provide you with a Virtual Assistant. They will not only be able to do the work, but they are also a full personality match to you and your business.
Book in today!