How many hats are you wearing?
Ah, summer has officially landed, so that means loads of outdoor activities; trips to the farmers market, long weekends up at the lake, and hanging out with all your friends and family at the next big BBQ cookout!
And POP – You’ve woken up from your dream and realize, you just don’t have time for all of that.
You have to work on your business, your social media platforms are a bit of a mess, it’s been a while since you’ve sent out a newsletter and all that paperwork is starting to pile up…
Did you just read that and go “Yup, sounds about right!”? However, you have no idea where to start. I got you!
Hiring or outsourcing tasks for your business can be a little scary, but it also can be one of the largest contributors to your business’ growth.
So why is hiring a virtual assistant good for your business?
First Reason: You need an expert!
Did you know that there is an army of qualified individuals are tons of specialized service-based businesses out there (Just like me) who quite literally work their tush off to help YOU grow your business? Including Branding, Social Media Management, Sales Funnels, SEO, and more!
Second Reason: There just is not enough time in the day to get it all done!
Are you like me and decided to start your business so that you can enjoy the freedom, flexibility, and time with your family? And then you realized that running your own business also means long nights, wearing 15 different hats; You’re performing all the general admin tasks, marketing, sales, production, and what do you know, there are only 24 hours in a day… AHHH!!!
If any of this hits a little close to home, It may be time to hire a VA.
Here are 5 tips for hiring the best VA for you and your business.
Tip #1: Hire someone who is cohesive with your company.
It is important to find someone who is cohesive with your company.
You want to find someone that will fit into your target demographic or at least have a passion or interest in your business. Also, it is helpful to hire someone who isn’t only aligned with your business’s mission, vision, and values, but someone who YOU like and can get along with.
Tip #2: Write a clear job description.
Be very specific with what tasks you are wanting to delegate. Certain job terms can mean different things to different people, for example, a Virtual Assistant (VA) may be someone who provides anything and everything. A VA can also be specialized in just Administrative, Social Media, or even Marketing. Be clear on what you want! By being precise, it will weed out those who aren’t qualified and those who don’t offer those services.
Tip #3: Be upfront about your budget and time needs.
If you don’t know your budget, think about what you are willing to pay. By being up-front with your budget, this will help weed out people whose price is too high.
Tip #4: Consider if you are okay with hiring a beginner or if you need an expert.
What level of experience you would like your VA to have? Sometimes it is critical that they have extensive knowledge whereas other times, it is better to have someone who is cohesive to your brand, who can learn and grow as they go, and who carries enthusiasm for your business’ success.
Tip #5: Book a discovery call!
During a Discovery Call with your potential VA, you should expect an introduction about them and their business, a discussion about your business goals and needs, what expectations you hold, how your potential VA works (contact hours, work time frames, etc), as well as an opportunity for you to ask any specific questions.
Important things to discuss in your Discovery Call
· Who your audience is – your ideal/target clientele
· Your business goals and needs
· Your brand – your brand voice, your brand image, your brand mission
· Exact tasks that are being delegated
While hiring can be a scary task, remember, the discovery call is for BOTH of you to make sure that you are a fit to work together you’ll want to be sure you are hiring the RIGHT person to help with a positive impact on your business!
So how do you go about finding the right VA for you?
Well, you can start by posting in some of your local Facebook pages, you can post a job on LinkedIn, or one of those recruiting sites.
However, it can be overwhelming. If you are looking for a little added help in your business, click here, and we can set up a time to chat about your needs.
