Why your business needs a Virtual Assistant this year
January for business owners can be a difficult time of the year, bringing with it a mixed bag of emotions for many. Some people feel motivated and inspired by the clean slate and the opportunity to make it the best year possible. Others may struggle to get back into the swing of things after time off and can feel overwhelmed by the opportunities and challenges ahead.
While some people may feel a sense of relief for a much-needed breather after the busy Christmas period, January is naturally a quieter month for many businesses, which can increase the pressure and stress to keep the momentum going.
January is a fantastic time to review your business goals and map out the months ahead whilst it is quieter. Working through these goals with a Virtual Assistant (VA) is an excellent way to streamline your business. We can save you time and money and help you to take your business to the next level. Here's how:
A fresh perspective
If you're struggling to get your business head back in the game after the Christmas break, a VA can offer a fresh perspective and provide advice and solutions you may not have considered before. We all know the saying, "two heads are better than one". Sometimes just sitting together with a pen and paper to bounce around plans and ideas is all it can take to spark some fresh ideas.
Reduced workload & stress
If you constantly feel bogged down and never manage to clear your to-do list, no matter how hard you try. Working with a VA could help in so many ways. Just think of us as those extra pair of hands you have always wished for when you're still working late into the evening. Somebody who can take away the jobs you hate or that clutter your week, distract your focus, and stop you from effectively growing your business.
A VA could benefit your business if:
You struggle to keep up with your business's social media
Never know what to post
Wish you had more time to write blog posts
Have abandoned your mailing list
Need help listing new products/services
Require research
Need a hand sourcing or editing images
Need help writing copy/content
Require marketing material
Struggle to keep your website up to date
Help you to stay accountable
As businesses grow, so do the many roles and responsibilities which naturally fall to business owners who try to juggle everything themselves as they always have. It is easy to get lost in projects, customer issues, staffing etc. Tasks slip, and before you know it, another month has passed along with that deadline. If you have important projects and tasks you need to stay on top of, a VA can helpfully and subtly keep you on track.
Better work-life balance
Did you start your business with a dreamy vision it would give you more freedom with your time? More time with the kids or to get out and walk the dog during the day, only to find that you probably have less than before? You have since become an Olympic school run sprinter, your gym shoes are covered in dust, and your social life is a distant memory!
If your precious weekends often involve working on your business. Is it time well spent? Will it move you closer to your business goals? Does it motivate you? Or will it leave you feeling guilty for not spending more time with your family and friends?
A VA can help you with so many of the demands of running a business. Imagine handing over your social media, blogs or admin to your trusty VA who powers through it doing what they do best. Before you know it, they ping you an email to let you know it's all done! Dreamy, right?
Save you money
You may have considered using a VA previously. Or, perhaps, employing somebody to help you with your business. You decided, in the end, it would be cheaper to keep doing it yourself. However, when was the last time you looked at all your tasks and processes to work out if the time you spend on these things is cost-effective? Could it be spent working on other areas and developing the business further? A VA is an expert in their areas of expertise and can pick up tasks quickly and efficiently. Freeing you up to grow the business, bring in more money, or spend more time with the family.
Tech expert at your fingertips
In this ever-changing technology-advanced world, staying up to speed with the latest technology and systems can be hard work. Particularly if you're not technically minded. VAs build their businesses with technology at the forefront of their plans. We aim to work alongside you using technology to integrate us within your teams as though we are sitting next to you. Technical services like websites, social media, CRM systems, and automated email marketing can all be taken care of for you.
For further information or to find out how I could help your business, please get in touch. I would love to have a chat.