Why Virtual Assistants are an integral part of business growth

This guest post is by Naomi Wachner from Calibre Virtual Assistant Services. When your business starts to pick up, but you’re still wearing all the hats it can get really stressful. That’s where a VA can come in and help take off some of the administrative jobs, with out the cost and legal requirements needed for an employed member of staff.

Naomi Wachner
Calibre Virtual Assistant Services

Why Virtual Assistants are an integral part of business growth.

Business owners know only too well that there is a limit to how much they can possibly achieve every day. With a seemingly endless list of tasks, the key is to find the balance between spending time on income-generating activities and keeping up with the other repetitive tasks, which are also integral to their business’ wellbeing.

With that perspective in mind, virtual assistants can free up a business owner’s time to focus, not only on the tasks they enjoy doing but most importantly, on the tasks that will tangibly move their business and profits forward. If you are a business owner, ask yourself: do you need more time or simply focused attention? A virtual assistant can give you both.

If you are a business owner who generally earns upwards of £100 / hour, then you should most definitely take a moment to reflect on whether spending time on basic admin tasks is really making the best use of your time. A recent report stated that the average person spends about 16 hours a week on admin. With an hourly rate of £100, this would equate to business owners losing over £1000 every week on tasks which could easily be delegated. In addition to time, a virtual assistant could save you money, whilst at the same time offering you the flexibility to use their services as and when you need them.

How to choose the best Virtual Assistant for your business

Virtual assistants all have their own areas of expertise. Whether it be providing social media support, creating newsletters, optimising websites or proofreading contracts, you are sure to find a virtual assistant who can deliver the services you require.

The first step is to write down all the tasks you would like to outsource. Are you looking for someone who is a multi-tasker or do you require assistance with a specific problem? Are you looking for a virtual assistant who is happy to make phone calls or is the work required solely online?

The next step is to ask fellow business owners for recommendations. Can any of your business contacts happily recommend a specific individual? Does anyone in your local networking groups know of any successful virtual assistants?

Be ready to also do your due diligence when choosing a virtual assistant. Are they insured? Are they GDPR registered? Are they GDPR compliant? Will they provide you with a legally-binding contract which protects both parties?

Often business owners like the idea of hiring a virtual assistant who lives local to their area. For others, it is more important for the virtual assistant to have experience working within a specific industry.

Virtual assistants tend to set their own rates and so it is useful to have a specific budget in mind, together with an idea of how many hours you would like to book. The average hourly rate for a virtual assistant is currently between £25 and £35.

HI, I am Naomi

I provide remote administrative services to legal teams, business owners and company directors alike.

With over a decade experience providing administrative support within the legal and social care industries amongst others, my core services are:

- Inbox Management
- Proofreading
- Admin support, with a touch of legal!

With so many Virtual Assistants to choose from, what sets Calibre Virtual Assistant Services apart?

1. My legal background

I understand the intricacies of legal matters, including contracts, proposals, tenders and even HR. My legal background has also impressed upon me the importance of confidentiality and so you can trust me to deal with a range of business tasks in a trustworthy manner.

2. Very fast turnaround

It is not uncommon for me to meet clients' urgent business needs by completing work that was sent the evening before, by 8am the next morning.

3. Highly recommended

I am often approached by potential clients saying that I was highly recommended to them by other businesses. To say I am moved by this is an understatement! Recommendations from people you know and trust go a long way and I hope that this also reassures you of the quality of the work I provide.

4. One of my core values is joy

This quality is an integral part of my business and of who I am as a person. I love what I do and I do everything in my power so that my clients also enjoy working together with me.

Please feel free to email me for more information on the services I offer.

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