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What Is a Virtual Assistant (and Is One Right for Your Business?)

What Does a Virtual Assistant Actually Do?

A Virtual Assistant can support you with a wide range of tasks, depending on what your business needs at any given time.

This can include:

  • Admin and inbox management

  • Diary and scheduling support

  • Bookkeeping and financial admin

  • Content and blog support

  • Social media scheduling

  • Website updates

  • Research and organisation

Unlike an employee, a VA works remotely and can be brought in flexibly, whether that’s for a few hours a week or ongoing support as your business grows.

👉 Read next: 10 Admin Tasks a Virtual Assistant Can Take Off Your Hands

Is a Virtual Assistant Right for You? 

A VA is often a great fit if:

  • Your to-do list never seems to end

  • You’re spending too much time on admin

  • You feel busy but not productive

  • You’re juggling too many roles

  • You want support without hiring staff

If any of that sounds familiar, you’re not alone and you’re not doing anything wrong. 

Why Virtual Assistants Work So Well for Business Owners

Working with a VA allows you to:

  • Focus on the parts of your business only you can do
  • Reduce mental load and decision fatigue
  • Stay organised without micromanaging
  • Scale support up or down as needed
  • Avoid the costs and commitment of employment

It’s a flexible, low-pressure way to get the support you need.

How Much Does a Virtual Assistant Cost?

Most VAs work on:

  • An hourly basis
  • A monthly retainer
  • Or a project-based rate

This means you only pay for the support you actually need and can adjust that support as your business changes. 

For many business owners, this works out far more cost-effective than employing someone in-house.

👉 View pricing & support options

Is a VA the Right Choice for You? 

A VA may be right for you if:

  • You value flexibility

  • You want calm, organised support

  • You don’t want to manage staff

  • You’re ready to stop doing everything yourself

It’s not about outsourcing everything, it’s about getting the right help at the right time..

Final Thoughts 

You don’t need to have everything figured out before getting support.

Sometimes the most powerful step is having someone who can help you organise the noise and move forward with clarity.

👉 Find out how I can help

Posted on September 13th 2022

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