When you run a business, the scariest thing in the world can be trusting others to help you. At the same time, if you don’t have help, you’ll get to a point where you won’t be able to grow anymore or you’ll lose time with your family and friends.
One thing you need to remember is you have control over everything. You have the ability to find someone that you will be able to work with easily and will do what you ask, when you ask. That is easy when you have everything lined out.
The first thing you need to do is sit down and make a list of all tasks you would have the ability to outsource to someone else. There are certain tasks that must be done by you and then you’ll have tasks that someone else can do for you. These tasks will vary from business to business so it’s important to decide for yourself.
You need to remember that you may have a number of tasks that can a Virtual Assistant can handle for you, but that doesn’t necessarily mean she’ll be able to do it all for you. Depending on the tasks you have, you may need to hire two or three to handle everything.
That may scare you, but you need to know it doesn’t have to. Most VA’s offer packages for a certain number of hours so that will help you save money.
You need to make the most of your money and time so you’ll need to make wise choices as to what you have your VA’s handle for you. When you plan each day, week, and month you’re sure to spend your money wisely.
Don’t be afraid to work with a Virtual Assistant. She’ll help you in so many ways; you’ll wonder how you ever managed your business without her. When you get this feeling, you’ll know you made the right decision.
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So true. It can be scary to turn things over and not be in total control of them anymore. But you’re right – we hit a point where we just can’t grow anymore because there aren’t enough hours in a day. And a virtual assistant can be a lifesaver.
I have had a hard time narrowing down what I would have a VA do. Yet there is no doubt I am beyond that point.
I decided to start with someone my house..hope it works out.
Before I hired my first VA all I could think about was the fact that it was a new expense. In no time at all my VA became my profit center because of how much I could leverage my time.
She freed me up to create new services and products — which is my real love and talent. And I get to delegate all the stuff where I have neither interest nor skill.
I like what you said about thinking carefully how to use your VA’s time, though — that is really key to the success of the partnership.
Nancy
Hiring a VA is the best kept secret on the internet. The biggest thing is to find someone that you gel with.
The problem I believe is that we are so visually oriented when speaking to someone that we do not have the chance to observe with a VA. Once you establish trust the rest is easy.
All the best,
Kevin
Michelle – when you are working your business from the time you get up in the money until you go to bed, you’re working too much. A VA can give you the time needed to do other things that are important.
Sheila – deciding on the things your VA will do can be tough. You need to remember you can’t do everything or you won’t grow and reach new levels of success. Using someone in your home is a good way to start. It will make things easier for you because you’ll know how they work and they’ll know how you work.
Nancy – it’s great that your VA is making you grow and that you don’t see it as an expense anymore. Sounds like you made the right choice when you hired your VA. Congrats!
Kevin – trust is huge when it comes to hiring a VA. That’s a barrier that a lot of people have a hard time getting through.
Thanks for all the comments. I appreciate the conversation and how you’ve all helped me to continue with posts that will help you. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help with or questions I can answer.
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