You’ve established what you’re good at. You’re running your own successful business and life is busy. Too busy! Finding that evenings and weekends are now spent trying to juggle the workload and ensure that all the back-room administration, accounts, social media and blog writing is also kept up-to-date (or you’ve just left it festering under a pile of other to-do jobs!)
When the work-life balance tips over into all work, then you really need to take stock of what you are trying to achieve.
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Is your business still growing?
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Are your profits reflective of the hours you work every week?
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Is your health / temper / family suffering due to your work commitments?
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Do you have any free ‘social’ time?Do you see family and friends?
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Are you setting the alarm clock earlier and earlier every week, and getting to bed later?If you look at these questions and say yes, then you really do need to look at hiring a Virtual PA to help with the workload. Once your mind is focused back on your business, and not worrying about the ‘to-do’ list, then you regain your mojo and get your business growth back on track.Why hire a Virtual PA rather than a member of staff?
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You can choose how many hours you need per week. It’s totally flexible.
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No need to purchase an extra PC / laptop, desk / chair.
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No PAYE & NI to pay.Your VA is self-employed!
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No holiday or sick pay.
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You can expect a high standard of work! Your VA works on referrals.
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No training or supervision.
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No employee insurances to pay.What to look at before you hire a VA
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What tasks do you need to outsource? Be precise. It will help you choose the right VA for you.
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Do you require social media / blog writing?
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Do you need a VA who can do bookkeeping and office administration?
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Will you need to have contact or is virtual enough?Being able to meet your VA in person can help build trust and a beneficial working relationship.
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Do you need a VA who will manage your emails / diary?
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Do you want someone who will just do as you say, or take some initiative!
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Establish boundaries and work ethics you aspire to. Ensure you VA knows what you expect.What can you expect to pay?All VA’s offer different skills and different pricing options. As with everything cheapest is not always the best, and neither is the most expensive. Get referrals. Ask to speak to some of their clients. Being with the right VA is far more important than trying to save £’s … remember it’s your business. Your VA needs to promote a professional business front for you.
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If you want to chat about your Virtual PA needs give Gill a call at 0161 413 9390 or email at gill@gembusinesssupport.co.uk