WHY YOU SHOULD HIRE A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT...NOW!-

Are you thinking about, but afraid to take the plunge in hiring a Virtual Assistant? Entrepreneurs are often reluctant to take the plunge. S often they don’t get the help they need because they think hiring a full-time, physical assistant is their only option. However, this is usually not the best option—at least not at the beginning. Perhaps ever.

But here are 8 reasons you should hire a Virtual Assistant...NOW

1. It takes forever to find the right person

2. Employees cost more than their salary

3. You have to find a place to put people

4. You need to keep the people you have busy

5. Availability isn’t the same as competency

6. Employees don’t really work eight hours a day

7. Firing people is a hassle

8. Your personnel budget is suffocating your margin for growth

I'm convinced that virtual assistants are the future. Honestly, it’s one of the best decisions you can ever make. Many successful entrepreneurs I know are following suit.

You might need to consider hiring a virtual assistant if:

1. You feel overwhelmed with your workload.

2. You need help digging out from the administrative pile.

3. You know you could really “move the needle” if you could focus more on what you and only you can do.

4. You want to be more productive and less stressed.

5. You know you need help but can’t afford someone full-time.

6. You don’t want the hassle of recruiting, hiring, and training a physical assistant.

7. You want—and need—more margin in your life.

What can an virtual assistant do for you?

Anything that does not require her physical presence.

Practically speaking, this means she can:

• Screen your e-mail and respond on your behalf

• Schedule and confirm your appointments

• Book your travel arrangements

• Make calls on your behalf

• Perform miscellaneous research

• Fill out expense reports and track reimbursements

• Create invoices and post payments

• Manage any projects you don’t want to handle

The truth is that most professional relationships today can and should be virtual.

Almost all business transactions can be conducted via e-mail and occasionally phone. It really doesn’t matter where an assistant is located. No one knows the difference.

All they need to know is that you have a sharp, responsive assistant who helps them get what they need when they need it. A Virtual Assistant can be a trusted business partner who frees you up to do what you do best.

Maybe it’s time to consider hiring one for yourself.