A Blog about Business, Personal and the Occasional Mommy Rant.

Beyonce sang the above words in her mega hit, Upgrade U, and it’s befitting how those words apply to utilizing virtual assistance for the growth of your business.  Below I’ll list 10 reasons why hiring a virtual assistant is an upgrade for your business.  But first, let me state that running your own business is no small task.  It requires a lot of work, full dedication and a huge commitment.  That being said, every entrepreneur out there can use the help of a good assistant in order for his or her business to become and remain a success. 

Top 10 reasons why hiring a virtual assistant is an upgrade…

1. A virtual assistant could help grow your business.  Making money is what business owners want to pursue, so the more you can focus on your business the more you can create room for growth and earning more revenue.  Allow a VA to sweat all the small stuff and deal with all the mundane tasks that you just don’t have the time for. 

2. Save money.  A virtual assistant is not like your typical employee.  Gone are the insurance benefits, employee taxes, employee sick/vacation days and all the other hidden expenses that apply to a traditional employee.  You can utilize the money you’d save going that route, and allocate it as capital to invest in your business.

3. Productivity.  It’s insane how caught up a business executive can become in handling the day-to-day affairs of keeping their business afloat.  What with all the emails to check, phone calls to return, reports to mail out, scheduling to manage, it is quite easy to let the more important matters fall by the wayside because you just don’t have the time.  A virtual assistant can take over that aspect of running your business so that you can be a much more productive person.

4. Accessibility.  It does not matter where you’re located.  Whether you’re two blocks away or two states away…we are virtually accessible to you via the Internet or phone.  The term ‘virtual’ in virtual assistant indicates that physical location is not a factor.  So feel free to take that vacation and know that we’re available by the click of a mouse or a simple telephone call.

5. Partnership.  Unlike hiring a temp or just having an administrative assistant that helps you, a virtual assistant is a business owner his/herself.  Therefore, working with a VA is a collaborative effort.  It is not about clocking in from 9:00-5:00.  Working with a virtual assistant is like a partnership, because a VA wants to see you succeed.  Having a VA is an invaluable asset to your business.

6. Delegate.  Ever wish you had an assistant, but realized that you probably could not afford one because of all the expenses that’s involved?  A VA can work on your tasks for as little or as much time as you need.  Delegate those responsibilities that you just don’t have the time for to a VA.  In the end, this would allow you to be more efficient, have more personal time and give you the freedom to run your business.

7. Personal assistance.  Virtual assistants take pride in their work.  So, rest assured that a professional VA would do his/her best to ensure that all of your business needs are met.  I already mentioned the money-saving perks…and, with a VA you reap the rewards of having a personal assistant without having to pay to employ one at your home or your office.

8. Get things off the ground.  Whether you’re in the beginning or middle stage of running your business, sometimes you just need help to launch a certain project or get an idea off the ground.  Working with a VA would allow you the benefit of having someone to brainstorm your ideas with…you have a built in sounding board when working with us.  That being mentioned, a VA’s assistance can give you the momentum you need to get the ball rolling on any of your business plans–and keep you organized.

9. Personalized service.  A VA will collaborate and communicate with you to get a full understanding of your business goals.  If you prefer to communicate via phone, email, fax or mail, your VA will see to it that he/she utilizes whatever mode of communication that suits you best.  We understand what it is like to run your own business, because we are entrepreneurs ourselves.  Therefore, we custom design a work relationship that works best for you, so that you feel as though you are our only client.

10. Freedom.  Most executives spend extra-long days at the office; often leaving the office long after everyone has left.   If you’re a solopreneur, it’s likely that you don’t get the required 6 to 8 hours of sleep every night because you’re just too busy.  Delegating tasks to a well-qualified professional, such as a VA, would give you the time you need to spend with family, friends or catching up on your ME time. 

So, tell me…do you need an upgrade?