It’s no secret that outsourcing can free up your time and help you scale your resources. But is it the right move for you?
Virtual assistants are becoming increasingly popular in the digital age, offering business owners an extra set of hands to tackle day-to-day tasks. And given its three times less expensive to hire a Filipino virtual assistant than an Australian or US employee, it makes good financial sense to hand off some of your workload.
Ideally, it’s best to hire a virtual assistant before you find yourself in the weeds with no easy way out. Take a look at these four indicators, it might be time to hire a rockstar virtual coworker:
1. Your Work Days are Getting Longer
If you’re spending more time on admin tasks or can’t seem to get everything done in a typical workday, hiring a virtual assistant might be the key to more free time. Get specific about how you’re spending your time at work each day, then figure out which of those tasks can be outsourced.
2. You Took on More Work
You must be doing something right if you keep getting work. But new clients bring more admin and other tasks that will eat up your time. Eventually, you’ll find yourself working longer days just to keep up, which could prevent you from taking new opportunities and limit how much revenue you generate.
More work means more revenue, so why not invest some of it into hiring a virtual assistant? You can be more responsive to clients when you don’t have as many little tasks stealing your attention.
3. You’ve Turned Down Opportunities
If you’re at your limit and can’t take any more work, you’re probably wishing you started outsourcing ages ago. Now you’re at a point where it will be hard to outsource because you’re too busy to look into it.
But as the old Chinese proverb says, The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago; the second-best time is today. The sooner you can start making time to improve the way you work, the longer you can enjoy its benefits.
4. You’re Working In Your Business, Not On Your Business
Every business owner needs time to work on their big ideas and keep their goals on track. But this is nearly impossible when you’re working in your business and handling the day-to-day tasks. Distractions can get in the way and keep you from reaching the next level of success when you’re stuck doing the same things every day.
Virtual assistants can help to reduce your workload, and even work on your next great idea with you to help you reach your goals faster.
Is it time to hire a virtual assistant to help you scale and grow your business? Our expert Recruitment Specialists are ready to connect you with your ideal virtual coworker.
For more information, book a free consultation with our Team.