Thinking of hiring a virtual assistant? 

Hiring a virtual assistant (VA) can save you time and money, bring you back from burnout, and streamline your business. But how do you know when you’re ready to start outsourcing, and what kind of tasks can a virtual assistant help with?

In this post, we’re breaking down the top 5 reasons to hire a virtual assistant, plus tips to help you scale and grow your team with confidence.

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5 Reasons to Hire a Virtual Assistant for Your Online Business

Reason #1 to Hire a Virtual Assistant: It allows you to focus on your zone of genius.

As an entrepreneur, time is your most precious resource. But you only have 24 hours in a day. Hiring a virtual assistant frees up your schedule, so you can focus on what you love best (aka serving clients!).  

Plus, with the everyday tasks taken off your plate, you’ll have more space for high-level, strategic thinking. It’s hard to plan ahead when you’re struggling to keep your head above water. With a VA on your side, you’ll have time to think about the bigger picture, so you can scale your business with strategy and intention. 

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Reason #2 to Hire a Virtual Assistant: You need something done you don’t have the skills for.

Let’s say you want to get into Pinterest marketing, but you have no idea where to start. Sure, you could invest time and money into learning those skills, but who knows how long that will take? 

Instead, hire a VA who specializes in Pinterest. She already has those skills and can jump in right away!

If you struggle with tech systems, bookkeeping, or graphic design, don’t waste your valuable time on things you hate doing. Instead, outsource those areas and focus on the tasks that light you up and actually move your business forward.

Reason #3 to Hire a Virtual Assistant: Increase the efficiency of your business.

Tasks like social media engagement, responding to emails, and scheduling calls are all crucial to your business. They need to get done. But do they need to be done by you?

Think about it: Every minute you spend sorting through your inbox, you could be spending pitching new clients or perfecting your marketing. Is email really the most efficient use of your time? Outsourcing these small tasks is one of the top reasons to hire a virtual assistant.

Not to mention, the more things you try to do at once, the more scattered you’ll end up. A VA will help your business run smoothly and efficiently. 

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Reason #4 to Hire a Virtual Assistant: Your work habits aren’t sustainable.

In the early stages of starting a business, it’s not uncommon to work long hours. You might be juggling a 9-to-5, schoolwork, or family responsibilities. But once you get your business off the ground and are making a steady income, it doesn’t make sense to keep working 12 hour days.

Sooner or later you’ll reach a limit where you simply cannot do any more or are just simply exhausted. And it’s best to start growing your team before that happens. If you want to be successful, you need to take care of your mental and physical health, which means taking time off and creating a sustainable, balanced business.

Another great reason to hire a virtual assistant is it takes the pressure off you to be available 24/7. If you need to take a Friday off and a client emails you, your VA can handle it. You can take a night off without worrying your business will fall apart.

Reason #5 to Hire a Virtual Assistant: Your work volume is growing faster than you can keep up.

You’re already booked out and have clients waiting to work with you – first of all, that’s amazing! But you don’t want to keep them waiting too long. The more clients or projects you take on, the more difficult it is to handle all alone. 

Adding a VA to your team will help you scale your business with confidence. You’ll feel comfortable taking on new clients, because if you need extra help, your VA is there. 

Those six- and seven-figure entrepreneurs you see on Instagram? They didn’t get there alone. They ask for help, outsourcing and delegating when necessary. And you can bet they’ve relied on a VA at one point or another! 

There are lots of reasons to hire a virtual assistant. Yours will be unique to you and your business.

Deciding to hire your first employee can be scary, but it’s a huge milestone in your business! Celebrate the fact that you’ve gotten to this point – and know this is the first step towards your amazing, six-figure future.

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