‘Why should I hire a Virtual Assistant?’ This is a legitimate question any entrepreneur or small business owner used to working alone may ask. Infact, it’s fair to say that in the 12 years I have run VA Agency, barely a week has gone by without a potential client, new to the world of virtual assistance, asking me the very same thing.
At VA Agency, we’ve been matching our clients with fantastic UK Virtual Assistants for over 12 years and along the way have learned some valuable insights. Looking at our client base quickly debunks any myth that it’s solely business owners who are struggling that need the help of a Virtual Assistant. Whilst without doubt we are able to support business owners who find themselves struggling, many of our clients come to us when things are already ‘ticking along nicely’ for them.
Over the years, we have helped many small businesses and entrepreneurs source the right Virtual Assistant for them. It may surprise you to hear that the dynamics of each of those businesses vary enormously.
It’s a fact! Clients hire a Virtual Assistant because they cannot fit anymore into their working day. They are struggling to get everything done and things are slipping through the cracks. Their business is starting to suffer.
But, for many other business owners, hiring the right Virtual Assistant is a strategic move. Their business is doing well, they’re keeping on top of things and everything is heading in the right direction. Strategically, they have identified the added value the right Virtual Assistant and their skill set can bring to their business.
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Here’s a breakdown, from personal experience, of some of the key benefits our clients gain from working with Virtual Assistants:
Reducing your costs
If your business is growing, it’s time to start building a team around you – and a Virtual Assistant is a great start. Why? Because it costs less and they can do more.
As a Virtual Assistant is a remote, freelance worker, there’s no employee salary to find. You don’t have to cover holiday, sick pay, or even training courses and, importantly, you only have to pay for the hours you need.
Additionally, a Virtual Assistant can often carry out tasks traditionally managed by other roles in the business. For example, a Virtual Assistant can look after your customer service, administrative tasks, social media management, online content creation and even basic website maintenance.
Protecting your time
You only have so many hours in your day. No matter how great you are, you cannot change that, so it makes sense to manage your time well. There are some jobs that are crucial for the business to run smoothly but aren’t worth you spending valuable time doing yourself.
Sit down and work out what your hourly rate is. Now look at some of the tasks you’ve been performing – tasks such as administration, organising meetings, managing your inbox, recruitment shortlisting, dealing with customer queries, competitor analysis etc. Are they worth your hourly rate or is it more cost-effective to hire someone to manage those tasks for you?
Your time needs to be reserved for those tasks that only you can do. If there are some tasks you enjoy doing, by all means, continue doing them – but spend your time wisely.
Taking your business to the next level
If you’re looking to hit bigger goals, reach higher financial targets and look to make a bigger impact, you can’t do that alone. There simply aren’t enough available working hours in your day to do it all. The smart business owner knows, if you want to get to the next level, you’re going to need a team.
And for those business owners, it isn’t a case of asking ‘Why hire a Virtual Assistant?’ It’s more of a question of ‘Why on earth wouldn’t I?’ Not only is a Virtual Assistant a valuable part of a team, but they’re also often the person who has the widest range of usable skills to bring to your business – skills that will certainly help you take your business to the next level!
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Until next time!