When to Hire a Virtual Assistant

As the CEO and co-founder of three young companies, I understand how entrepreneurs can have busy schedules and hundreds of tasks that need to be done in order to make their companies successful. This being said, it’s hard to ignore the fact that entrepreneurs need help. It’s almost impossible to run and manage a startup or small business alone and expect it to become successful.
Part of my job leading a virtual assistance company, I talk to a lot of busy entrepreneurs from around the world daily. Most of them ask me when is the perfect time to hire a virtual assistant. If you fall into any of these categories, it is time to consider hiring a virtual assistant:
You don’t need and can’t afford a full-time employee.
If you’re running a young startup or a small business, chances are high that your company’s budget is tight. If this is the case and you need someone to help you do some of your work and personal tasks, consider hiring a trustworthy virtual assistant.
You’re having trouble completing your most important tasks.
Every entrepreneur has their own strengths and weaknesses. Wise entrepreneurs focus on their strengths and hire for their weaknesses. If you are having a hard time completing your most important tasks because you are starting to have an overwhelming to-do list, then it is time to consider hiring a virtual assistant.
You need work done that doesn’t require an office presence.
Most entrepreneurs that I know either work from home full-time or they lead their companies using a shared office. If most of the tasks that you need to complete don’t require an office presence, consider getting yourself a virtual assistant.
You travel a lot and need someone who likes working virtually.
It’s hard to complete tasks when you’re always on the go. If you’re the type of entrepreneur who travels a lot and still wants to keep your to-do list clean, then it’s wise to consider hiring a virtual assistant.
You spend more time organizing rather than executing.
The best entrepreneurs that I personally know are great at executing tasks. They are masters at making things happen. But if you find yourself investing time and effort organizing things rather than executing things, a virtual assistant could be a great investment.
You know what tasks need to be done but you don’t have the manpower.
As an entrepreneur, you need to know what needs to be accomplished if you want to succeed in business. However, if you’re short on manpower and budget is tight, ditch the idea of getting an in-house team. Instead, consider getting yourself a virtual assistant to help you with your work and personal tasks.
A virtual assistant could become a great investment, most especially if you are flexible working with people virtually and remotely. It’s worthwhile to consider getting yourself a trustworthy and dedicated right hand as your company grows.
