Why Hire a Virtual Assistant?

No matter the industry they work in, by their very nature, entrepreneurs are ‘do-ers’…the kind of people who see an opportunity and seize it, even if it means long hours of working hard to bring it to fruition. Generally, it’s regular practice to take on everything themselves. It’s a noble effort, often quite ambitious, but it’s also very tiring. After all, one person can only take on so much before the exertion begins to wear away at them and becomes counter-productive.

There comes a point where a little help is needed.

This is an area of concern for many business owners. On the one hand, some of the pressure is relieved as tasks are taken care of and more time is available for growth-related efforts. However, the other hand exposes a perceived loss of control over how things are handled, or even stress at the thought of overseeing someone else’s work (i.e. micro-managing them). A VA can actually help you feel more in control of your day, alleviating this stress from your shoulders!

So, how do you know if hiring a VA is right for you? Consider the following benefits:

• It’s great for HR – The Internet offers a larger pool of talent to choose from and allows for a hunt for skills in specialized niches, such as research or bookkeeping. Using outsourcing services, like those Red Apple VAS offers, saves in the time and cost of recruitment and hiring tasks while ensuring quality professionals who are ready to work. Another benefit is that training is often not necessary or is minimal. There are several advantages to outsourcing, many of which address HR concerns.
• It’s a cost-effective solution – It’s easy to see hiring a VA as an extra expense to account for. However, you have to ask yourself how much money is lost in being unproductive, or unable to grow due to being consumed in repetitive administrative tasks. Running a virtual office is much more affordable than hiring traditional teams, in that there is no need for the overhead of renting office space, employee taxes, health insurance costs, paid vacations, etc.

Adding to this savings, VAs and outsourcing services are often flexible in how they rate their services, basing it on the needs of their clients and charging only for the time spent on those tasks and projects. Additionally, they come with a wide range of abilities, which means one VA can cover many tasks (i.e. admin, marketing, IT, etc.), further nurturing the bottom line!

• It supports time-efficiency – As a general rule, VA professionals don’t require micro-managing and are skilled enough to assist in organizing and managing projects for their clients, as well as take on the tedious tasks, which goes a long way toward facilitating growth.
• Built-in networking – These consultants are independent and knowledgeable, even when they stick to specific industries or areas of expertise. They can act as a sounding board for ideas; make informed suggestions for improvement, etc. Their knowledge can extend beyond the tasks themselves and provide a solid networking opportunity.

Still not sure if hiring a VA is right for you? Our testimonials from happy business owners speak for themselves to the benefits, so you can see them in action and make an informed decision that works for your business!

Your time is a valuable commodity and it’s important to choose a Virtual Assistant who takes an interest in your business and suits your work style. Red Apple Virtual Assistant Services understands this, tailoring our support services to suit your needs and contribute toward your business’ success.

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