How a Virtual Assistant Can Help You
Virtual assistants can become a huge asset to your business; they can quickly go from the random task-doer to the right hand in elevating your business. Some business owners are hesitant toward hiring a VA because they do not fully understand what a VA can do for them or what the added benefits are.
First, it’s important to know that there are multiple types of virtual assistants. VA refers to an industry and not a job title. A virtual assistant can provide administrative support such as data entry and presentation drafting, marketing support such as graphic design and social media management, and other business operation support.
Auxo Virtual Assistants provides a variety of administrative, executive, and operational support. If you’re finding yourself in need of extra hands but are still unsure, here are some things to consider:
1. Part-Time Assistance
A virtual assistant can help you out when you have too much work for you to handle alone but not enough to justify hiring an employee. Virtual assistants help take the burden of a growing business off your shoulders. And if they help you grow enough to where you need a full-time employee, then that is a success for both of you!
2. Repetitive Tasks
While many virtual assistants are equipped with a complete administrative tool belt to tackle business challenges, they also take pride in the routine work that goes into business operations. A virtual assistant can take on your customer service phone calls, emails, data entry, and more.
3. Saving Money
A virtual assistant’s hourly rates may be higher than a regular employee’s hourly rate. They need to cover their own business overhead costs, taxes, and more. But overall, you can save by not paying additional employment taxes, unemployment insurance, computers & desk equipment, and other expenses that add to the overall cost of an employee. Additionally, sick days, vacations, and other time off comes out of the VA’s pocket, not yours.
4. Handle Your Time Better & Stay Focused
As your business grows, you may have sudden influxes of work. You can lean on your VA until you have the confidence and readiness to recruit a full-time employee. You also have the time to focus on the quality of your business. Think of a virtual assistant as your sous chef. They chop the vegetables while you run the kitchen!
5. Build Your Weak Areas
Some businesses because of a lack of administrative expertise, not a lack of passion. You may have a great talent or an amazing market opportunity but simply need help getting the paperwork, basic business work, and other administrative things done. A virtual assistant can help make sure all those pencil pushing tasks are completed with efficiency and organization.
6. Leisure Time
Extra time isn’t always for scaling your business. After a long day of managing clients and working those talents, you need some time to relax too! Let your virtual assistant organize your files or manage your calendar so you can have a moment to breathe.
7. Let Your Top Employees Optimize Their Time
A virtual assistant isn’t just there in the beginning until you need a full-time employee. Sometimes a VA can help optimize time for your VP’s, directors, and managers. Let a VA run sales, accounting, or other reports so your top employees can work more efficiently on big picture tasks.
8. Stay On Top Of Your To Do List
As a business owner, you are probably being pulled in a million directions. Sometimes it’s hard to remember to check the list that reminds of things you need to remember! A virtual assistant can help set up systems and processes to manage your schedule and remind you of your top priorities.
Overall, a virtual assistant, like an Auxo virtual assistant, can become an executive assistant to you and your team. They help get things done while saving you money and helping you focus on the bigger picture for your business.
Learn more about our Auxo’s long-term support services here or send us an inquiry at info@auxosvs.com