How a virtual assistant can help your small business
January 3, 2022 4:10 pm Leave your thoughts
Even the most dedicated and organized entrepreneurs can get bogged down with small, everyday tasks. Whether it's tackling an overflowing inbox or managing a booked-out calendar, if you've found that you have more on your plate than you can handle, you and your small business may benefit from hiring a virtual assistant.
Running a small business requires a lot of your time and energy, and you may be thinking that it's time to reach out for some extra help. If you're unsure about hiring an employee or aren't ready to make a large investment, a virtual assistant may be the perfect solution for your business. A virtual assistant is a remote worker that provides administrative services to their clients. They work outside of your office and often operate as contractors or freelancers, meaning that you don't have to hire them as a full-time employee.
What does a remote assistant do?
While the services and skills of virtual assistants are far and wide, they're able to access any needed documents, contacts or calendars remotely to assist you. As a business owner, you can decide if you want to hire your assistant for a single project, a specific time of year or as a part-time freelancer. Here are some common responsibilities that virtual assistants take on for small business owners:
- Scheduling appointments
- Managing business and personal calendars
- Handling incoming and outgoing phone calls
- Preparing travel arrangements
- Managing email messages
- Data entry
Other virtual assistants may offer more specialized skills that include:
- Social media management
- Bookkeeping
- Content or blog writing
- Graphic design
- Reports and presentations
The benefits of a virtual assistant
Hiring a virtual assistant could help you to spend more time doing things you enjoy both in and out of the workplace. If desired, you could nearly eliminate the small daily tasks that consume hours of your day by outsourcing them to your assistant. With this, you'd be able to focus on strategic or creative thinking, give more attention to important clients or simply be able to have more free time in your week.
A Mercer study found that 70% of companies are planning to permanently adopt a hybrid working model. As businesses lean more into the idea of flexible work environments, virtual assistants have become increasingly popular. The benefits of hiring a freelance assistant are especially apparent for small business owners because of the flexibility in schedules and payment. According to 99 Firms, organizations typically save up to 78% of costs by hiring a virtual assistant. Some remote workers are paid by the hour while others charge by the project or individual task. This allows business owners to choose what form of payment works best for their situation.
As you begin to add more members to your team, it's also a great time to consider getting professional legal representation for your business. Contact The Law Offices of Donald W. Hudspeth P.C. today to speak with one of our experienced attorneys.
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