Running a small business can be challenging – suddenly you have so many hats to wear that the day-to-day admin tasks that keep your business ticking over can easily fall to the wayside. If this feels familiar it is worth considering using a Virtual Assistant to help keep you on track.
What is a Virtual Assistant?
The clue to what a Virtual Assistant is, really is in the title! It’s someone who has a specific skill set who works for you on a freelance basis. They will work remotely and just for the hours you need them. And, exactly what they do for you and your business is up to you! Some virtual assistants will simply take on diary and email management while others will offer more varied services such as meeting prep, invoicing or cold calling potential customers.
Why choose a Virtual Assistant rather than a permanent employee?
Choosing to use a virtual assistant over a permanent employee provides you and your business with much more flexibility. Hours can be varied more easily to suit the ebb and flow of your workload. As the VA will be employed on a freelance basis you won’t need to worry about national insurance or pension contributions or sick pay or holiday pay making it more economical option. Plus, as a VA will work remotely you won’t need to worry about providing desk space or computer equipment.
What are the business benefits of using a Virtual Assistant?
Where do we begin! Here are just a few of the benefits you start to see straight away. A VA can help you to:
- Save time, freeing you up to focus on other areas of your business
- Save money – you will only pay for the time they spend working on your projects
- Get organised – and stay organised!
- Focus on the areas where you excel rather than picking up tasks you are either too busy or don’t have the right skills to complete
- Bring skills and expertise into your business on a freelance basis
- Tap in to additional support at busy times for your business.
Worth noting
As with any element of your business you pass to an outside supplier, you get out what you put in. Your VA will need to be kept up to speed with any changes in your business, and you will need to ensure they have all the information they need – when they need it – to be able to do their job.
How SBG can help!
At SBG we understand small businesses and have the skills and expertise to help your business thrive. If you would like to find out more about our bespoke VA service, get in touch today.