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Know the 8 reasons you need a virtual assistant?

8/12/2016

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Owning your own business is demanding. Remember that incredible feeling of exhilaration when you first started?

Compare that feeling to the way you feel now - over-worked, stressed-out, out-numbered by mundane tasks?

You need a V.A. - an independent, self-employed Virtual Assistant who can perform all those task that you hate, or are driving you crazy.

All those little details that keep you awake & worrying at 3:00 am - hand them over, let someone else take care of them.
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1. Increases your productivity

  • Once you're free of most of the mundane work, you can concentrate on new business development & acquisition.
  • Less procrastination - instead of spending days putting off those boring tasks, hand them to someone who enjoys doing them, smile, and get on with your inspiring work.
  • Knowing that your VA is working on those tasks you hate, releases your mental resources to really focus on what excites you, sky-rocketing your productivity.

2. Decreases your operational costs

  • Your VA will perform routine business tasks much faster than you can; faster operational time = lower costs.
  • Unlike an employee, your overhead costs for a VA are zero - you only pay for the actual work performed, nothing else. No office space, desks, training, computers, et cetera.

3. Frees you up to focus on the crux of your business

  • You get to focus on the fun, creative aspects of your business. You didn't really start a business so that you can spend up to 60% of your time on admin, did you?
  • With lower stress levels, more time available, and less procrastination, you're free to concentrate on your revenue-generating activities. Are you excited yet?

4. Streamlines your business processes

  • Your VA will streamline your existing business processes, or create new ones, for your recurrent tasks. You do have business processes, right?
  • She will implement tools & processes to make your operations more efficient.
  • You'll deliver better results to your customers in a shorter time-frame.
  • Streamlined, efficient processes translate into better customer service,  which leads to higher customer retention. Who would say no to higher profit?

5. Get the benefits of technology without the investment

  • A VA invests in their own technology training - you get the benefit at no cost.
  • Additional savings come from not having to buy the software your VA uses.
  • Your VA uses up-to-date technology - you don't need to worry about upgrades.
  • Bonus - you don't have to keep learning to use new software.

6. Reduces your stress levels

  • Having a VA means you no longer have to do everything yourself - you share the workload.
  • Lower stress levels lead higher levels of productivity - you get more of the important stuff done.
  • A VA works around your schedule, so once you've allocated the work, you can relax in the certainty that it is in progress.

7. Better time management

  • You'll have the time to concentrate on the urgent & important aspects of your business, rather than being overwhelmed by repetitive, unappealing work.
  • All your time & attention can be focused on urgent matters, as they arise.
  • Allows you the time to work On your business, no longer just In your business.
  • Frees you up to allocate time to your priority business goals.

8. Benefits of a trained, experienced VA

  • Your VA runs his own business; he knows what it takes. You get an experienced VA from the get-go.
  • Your VA already knows the best processes & software for specific work - you don't have to figure it out - she knows what she's doing.

Still not sure? Here are a few areas your VA can help with:

  • Graphics creation
  • Business branding
  • Blog writing and formatting
  • Newsletter creation
  • Statistics and analysis
  • Video editing
  • Email Support
  • Online Content Management
  • Social Media support
  • Graphic design
  • General Administration
  • Template design and set up
  • Blog or Report writing
  • Mail-outs
  • Newsletter
This post is an extension of my 8-part series on How to revitalise your business quickly.

Outsourcing to a Virtual Assistant is covered in Part 6.
If you're still not sure whether you need a Virtual Assistant, give me shout - I'll help your figure it out.
6 Comments
Barb link
8/13/2016 11:38:40

When you add up the value of successfully managing each of these items makes the decision to hire a VA an easy decision. Thanks for an informative post!

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Bibi Van Heerden link
8/13/2016 11:43:27

Thanks, Barb - glad you doing it informative. Do you use a VA? If so, for which aspects of your biz?

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Donnah Morgan link
8/15/2016 03:54:54

You are spot on Bibi once you do a cost benefit analysis including a life/Work balance swot then you can see if there is a need for a V.A. But best to talk it thru with someone to ensure you know where best to use them. Dx

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Bibi Van Heerden link
8/16/2016 13:24:02

Quite right, Donnah - the cost-benefit analysis results were a serious eye-opener for 2 of my clients. They couldn't believe how much time they had been spending on repetitive tasks! Do you use a VA?

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Kristi @HomesteadWishing link
8/16/2016 06:50:06

These are very compelling reasons to have a VA. When I get to the point of being able to afford one, I will look into it further!

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Bibi Van Heerden link
8/24/2016 06:49:19

Well worth considering, Kristi.

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