Partnering with a professional VA is a great alternative to hiring on-site staff. But you’re wondering if it’s the best solution for you.

Evaluate

Think about your business and the impact it has on your life. Ask yourself:

• How are you spending your time? Is it how you should be spending time?
• Are you losing clients because your administrative to-do list keeps growing?
• How much of that to-do list would you delegate if you knew it would be done expertly on your behalf?
• Are you going to be able to reach your goals without some support?

Make a list

Make a list of things you would delegate if you could. Even if you’re not sure if it could be done away from your watchful eye, write it down anyway. You might be surprised!

Visualize

The most successful collaborations between VAs and their clients involve one thing: clear communication. When working with a VA, you aren’t writing a job description, you’re creating a business process. So, take your list from Step 2, and think about how you would instruct someone else to do those things.

Not only will this help you visualize how and what can be delegated, it will help you determine the skills, personality and work style you need in a VA. You may want someone local who stops by your office to check in once in awhile, or you may want someone with a background in writing or design. Or if you are high energy and live in the “critical zone,” you may not work well with someone who is more relaxed.

Get a consultation

Lucky for you, you’re one click from a virtual assistant here at Rescue Desk! Get in touch and ask all the questions you need. How does this whole thing work? Can I get help with these types of things? How long will it take? Can you tell me more about virtual assistance in general?