Signs It's Time to Hire a Virtual Assistant

Running a successful business requires wearing MANY hats. You do it all - from marketing, sales, and social media to bookkeeping.

There will come a time when that workload becomes overwhelming.

We all want our businesses to GROW, right? And sometimes the best thing we can do to make that happen is to admit that it’s time to get some help.

Hiring a team or employees can be even more overwhelming. You then need to consider payroll, sick leave, salaries…the list goes on.

If you’re not in a space where you’re able to handle those worries just yet but still need help, a powerful solution to alleviate your struggles is to hire a virtual assistant.

In this article, we’ll explore 5 signs that indicate it’s time to have a sidekick on board.

1. Overwhelming Workload:

This is one of the most obvious signs. Remember those hats? All of them can add a list of to-dos to your already long list of to-dos.

If you find yourself consistently missing deadlines and your stress levels are rising, it’s time to take a peek at your solutions.

2. Insufficient Time Management:

Do you feel that your days are slipping away without ticking off that VERY important task on your list?

If your time management becomes a constant struggle, hiring a virtual assistant can help you streamline operations.

They can manage your calendars, schedule appointments, and handle routine communications, freeing up some of your time so that you can prioritise those important tasks.

3. Decline in Quality of Work:

We have to admit that the quality of work we put out suffers when we are spread too thin.

If you feel that you are not paying attention to the small details you once fixated on, or are putting out whatever you can to get the job done, a virtual assistant can step in to give you the support you need.

4. Need for More Specialised Skills:

You know that thing you’ve tried a million times and just can’t seem to get RIGHT? If you nodded, you know how frustrating it can be to keep spending time trying to figure it out.

It’s okay to not have the skills for EVERYTHING. That’s why larger businesses have someone for each department.

If you feel there’s just that one thing that you’d rather have someone else take off your plate, you can find a virtual assistant to take care of it.

Virtual assistants are specialised in several areas, and you’d most likely find one that can do almost everything.

5. Business Growth:

As your business grows, you will have tons more responsibilities. If your business is expanding (or you’d like to have it expand), a virtual assistant can be instrumental in managing the growing workload.

Whether handling more administrative tasks or supporting new business initiatives, a VA can adapt to changing needs.

A virtual assistant’s goal, as business owners themselves, is to keep you happy. They can truly be a huge asset for your business.

Don’t take it from us, take it from one of our clients:

“I've begun to see my business as BC and AC (Before Carolyn and After Carolyn). I don't say this lightly: Carolyn has been the best thing I've ever done for my business, except for starting it.

The main thing that Carolyn has brought to my life is not having to think about every tiny detail. The power of not needing to think about certain parts of my business is MASSIVE. Having space in my head means I can spend more time on things that move my business forward. I can think about big-picture things, and rest assured that everything is taken care of. I can think about future plans, I can take time off to look after my son, and even if I go into hospital for a surprise operation (which I recently just did for a month), I can focus purely on recovering because I know Carolyn has things sorted. I took an entire unscheduled month off of my business without having to worry! I was not in this place Before Carolyn.

I have had a few VAs working for my online business since it started 8 years ago and finding the right person is harder than finding a soulmate. I am beyond grateful that our paths crossed, and that Carolyn said yes to working with me. I have never met a human more reliable or more hardworking. In fact, I often have to tell her to STOP working. On top of her regular tasks, I send a list of projects for the month and that's it. I don't need to follow up or double-check. I don't even need to check the quality of the work. I know that once the email has been sent off, or once the task has been assigned, it will be done. It's like magic. Carolyn is magic.

I run an art membership, which means that there is a lot of heart in the business - both because my customers are around each month, and because they're sensitive souls exploring their creativity. Bringing a new member of the team into the fold is a Big Deal because it's no longer my opinion that counts. I introduced Carolyn without restraint and trusted her with a lot of things involving members and other artists. My members love Carolyn - they see her consistency, they see her constant showing up, and they see her heart. Carolyn has a massive heart. The artists I commission love her too. Her reliability and kindness in communication and the way she tackles tasks make me look good.

All in all, my head is less foggy, I have more space for working on the parts of the business that drive it forward, my members and the artists I work with are incredibly happy, I'm no longer behind on tasks, I have so much time for the life outside of work, the business is growing, and I'm making more money. My business is a much better place for those I work with, those I service, and myself.

Carolyn is the best thing I've done for my business.” - Caylee

If you’re ready to hand over what you don't need to be doing, get in touch with us. We’d love to hear from you.

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