You’ve been considering hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA for short) to help you in your business. But, you’re unsure how and even feel anxious about it. What does it involve? How do you even get started?
Well, this blog post is for you.
There are six ways to prepare your mindset and business to have a VA.
1.Create a list of tasks a VA can help you with
If you’re not sure what help you need, you can try the following:
Monitor how you spend your time in the business using a time tracker tool like Toggl or MyHours. Are there time-consuming tasks you can outsource?
*Make a list of tasks that zap up your energy and joy
*Make a list of tasks you do not know how to execute.
2.Write down your Business Values
Putting down your business values on paper means you can share them with others. It helps solidify your values. You can have it on your website, post it on your social media, or share it on a blog. You want to attract VAs who share the same values as you, so as your business grows, your values amplify.
3.Learn your Personality Profile
“I’m worried I won’t get along with my VA.”
“I don’t want to hire an idiot.”
“Do I find someone that is a replica or me, or someone who is an opposite?”
A small team should complement you and bring the best out of each other and build the business better.
You can take a personality test to help you work out who will complement your strengths and weaknesses. My preference is for the DISC profile and Talent Dynamics Profile.
4.Talk to Business Owners
Become better informed. Learn from others’ mistakes. You could not live long enough to make them all yourself.
by Admiral Hyman Rickover
I recommend speaking to business owners who use or have used a VA, preferably in the same industry as you, about their experience. It is good to find out what worked for them and what did not work out.
5.Talk to VAs
Each VA is different. They come with different personalities, experiences, skills and values. Ask them about their business and services, and also ask them about the VA industry.
6.Set money aside
A healthy cash flow is crucial to a business. If you’re not confident about your cash flow, set aside some money for a VA for several months when you know what help you need and have a rough cost estimate.
I should add a seventh –
7.When you’re ready, have an informal, no-obligation chat with a VA on how they can assist you.
I hope this helps. You can get a summary of this blog post and more tips in my free guide. Download it here. Or have a chat with me.