It’s no secret that launching and growing a business is a huge undertaking. Research indicates that in 2013, there were 28.8 million small businesses in the United States alone. Of those, 80% had no employees.
That means that the day to day tasks that keep that business going fell on the shoulders of the business owner. In our fast-paced world, it’s no wonder that some businesses cannot stay afloat without support.
One of the fastest-growing trends in small business is the hiring of an online business manager for help with business support. The list of benefits is long and the negatives are easy to work around when making the decision to assign tasks to someone on the outside.
So how can outsourcing to an assistant help you grow your business?
Outsourcing daily tasks frees up your calendar for work that only you can do.
Tasks such as inbox organization and response, calendar management, proofing and editing, and social media management can steal hours from your day. Delegate those tasks to a responsible OBM and spend your time on the big picture of growing your business.
Extra eyes mean broader business ideas.
A trusted virtual assistant adds value to your team by seeing your business ideas from a fresh perspective. Give your VA permission to throw out marketing ideas or productivity pointers to push your business to the next level.
According to Inc., being a dreamer is essential to being an entrepreneur.
And some dreamers are drained by details. Your capable online business manager can manage projects from start to finish so that you can work in your strengths and focus on the growth of your business.
Fewer overhead costs free up your funds.
Many small businesses struggle with paying even a single employee to take care of administrative needs. Why not skip the employee status and hire an OBM as a freelance worker. No office space, no employee taxes, no vacation days to pay for. So you are only paying for the work you need to be completed.
Doing everything yourself will lead to burnout.
It does not take long to hit overwhelm when building a business, which can affect both your physical and mental health. Do yourself a favor and invest in yourself and your business and schedule a call with a reliable manager.
You’ll be glad you did.
In what ways have you successfully outsourced a specific task in your business?
About the Author
Paula Holsberry is the founder of Tessera Virtual Business Solutions, specializing in optimizing work processes for remote teams. With experience in both start-ups and larger companies, she helps teams maximize productivity through efficient Asana training and consulting.
