Hey there, small business owner!
You may be wondering how a virtual assistant can help you? Or you may even be asking yourself which is better for you — an in-person administrative assistant vs. a virtual assistant?
Well this is the post for you! I want you to know the top 5 benefits of hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA), but the biggest tip I can offer you before you begin reading this post is to do your research beforehand! Each VA can offer services that tailor to their strengths, so make sure you find your best fit so that you can reap the benefits that I’m going to talk about.
INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY
By outsourcing tasks to a virtual assistant, you can get back to focusing on running your business without worrying about all of the other “things” that need to get done. The Virtual Creative takes pride in optimizing productivity for clients, which is why I only take on so many clients at one time. (This varies depending on the projects/tasks.) Dedicating the time to you and your brand is just as important to me as it is to you!
GROW EXPOSURE/ONLINE PRESENCE
VA’s are able to help push out more content for you. The more content pushed out, the better chance your business will be seen by more people and have a greater chance at growing with the hopes of ultimately increasing your sales in the long run.
HELP OTHER STAFF
Yes, even if you have staff members a VA may still be a good option for you! By hiring a VA in addition to your team, it allows all the other staff members to focus on their jobs that need to be performed in-person — without worrying about the other tasks and projects that need to be accomplished.
DECREASED COST
You pay VA’s for only the time they work you. Which means, if you have no work for them, you don’t have to pay them! No benefits, no paid vacation time, etc. This can ultimately help lower your operational costs. If you’re a small business that needs some help, but are on the fence about hiring an in-person assistant and aren’t sure if that is the best option at this point for your business, consider looking into a VA.
GROW WITH YOU AND YOUR BRAND
Some small businesses hire in-person assistants vs. virtual assistants because they want someone to grow with their brand. And while having someone in person has it’s own benefits, VA’s CAN also grow with your brand — if it’s the right fit! We may work behind the scenes, but we care about your brand, just as much as you do! I’m proud to say that I have multiple small business brands that I have been with and will continue to grow with for years to come!
Interested to see if The Virtual Creative is a good fit for you and your small business? Want to find out more about what we do?