Why a Virtual Assistant would do your business good

If the Covid-19 has taught us anything, it has made clear that your workforce can also perform brilliantly remotely. This will forever change the way we view the traditional work setting.

Gone are the days when you simply had to go through all the hustle of job advertisement, hiring , and training staff before you could get any work done. Today, even though in some cases this is still things have to be done, Virtual assistance is the way to go in order to enjoy the flexibility that comes with having one support your business.

Below I will elaborate on a few of the reasons why hiring a virtual assistant would do your business good.

The list is by no means exhaustive but would definitely give a clear and broad idea why having remote business support is the way to go.

Save Money & Time

This is the most obvious advantage that comes with working with a virtual assistant. As you business grows, so does the administrative workload and if you want your business to thrive, theses tasks have to take the front seat in your work schedule. Here are two scenarios;

1. You do it by yourself and find that you now have to work 12 - 18 hour days in some cases with no days off as there is always something to do. You don't have any more time to actually grow your business and it's a vicious cycle of task to task or

2. You spend valuable time posting a job ad, sifting through the hundreds of applications you receive within an hour (No exaggerations), spending a good part of your week interviewing candidates, training the successful candidate before things actually start rolling. Mind you, while all of this is happening, your workload still awaits your attention.

Whereas working with a virtual assistant works the other way round. You simply find one you are happy with, have a meeting and discuss in detail your business requirements and just like that you have this off your hands into the very capable hands of your chosen virtual assistant.

Enjoy flexibility

Virtual assistants work around you schedule and as and when you need them. You are not saddled with working with one all day everyday unless it's purely your choice. This is my opinion is what true work flexibility is. Studies have also shown that out of an 8 hour work day, the average employee is only productive for 3! This means you may be paying your workers to simply surf the internet if there isn't anything to do.

Working with a virtual assistant however crosses this out. After consultations and discussions, you will only be paying your chosen VA for the exact time needed to get the job/task done.

If for whatever reason you are't happy with your chosen VA, you only have to cancel the contract amicably and choose another to work with.

Improved work quality & productivity

Virtual assistants work differently, without the distractions of an office environment, they’re able to focus and dedicate their time to getting tasks done.

Because they’re self-employed, their number one goal is client satisfaction. If they start slacking off and missing deadlines, it’s unlikely the company will hire them for future work.

How this works out for you as a business owner is that you have consistent excellent work quality & productivity.

Another way of looking at this is also the fact that most VA's are professionally trained in a lot of areas so instead of spending time and money looking for different people to carry out different tasks, a single VA is usually able to handle all your demands.

Commonly, virtual assistants work as online contract employees. Small business owners and managers communicate with these remote workers with email, the phone or a messaging or conferencing app. In this connected age, it’s usually as easy to manage a virtual assistant as it is to manage an employee in the next room. You might consider hiring VAs to benefit from a flexible workforce, lower overhead and the possibility of a long-term working arrangement.

Contact us today on 07955703405 or info@salam-va.co.uk to get a personalized quote on how we can support your business.

Heba Salma is a skilled administrative support professional and founder of Salma-VA, a virtual assistance firm. With solid administrative support experience from working with top executives, She decided to start her firm to support small business owners and provide a helpful, friendly service that makes all the difference. When not immersed in the small business world, Salma loves trying new recipes and spending time with her lovely family.

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