Your business is growing, and so is the workload. You need to focus on the big picture but are getting slowed down by the day-to-day tasks. You do not want to commit to hiring a member of staff, so you’ve decided to hire a Virtual Assistant. A great first step! The benefits of hiring a Virtual Assistant are clear, so how do you now ensure that you get the most out of your VA?

• Set clear expectations from the outset. As soon as the contract is signed you need to ensure you clearly set out exactly what the tasks are and your expectations. Things change, we understand that, and the beauty of hiring a Virtual Assistant is the flexibility it allows, but it is important to get going in the right direction from that start.

• Clear communication. Tell us how often you would like to communicate and through which channel. We are here to support your business and will be on the same page as you as long as the instructions, expectations, and updates are clearly communicated.

• Trust your Virtual Assistant. You have hired a VA to do the job so take a step back and trust that it will get done. We are professionals and skilled at what we do, so put that newfound time to better use!

• All these points ultimately lead to one thing – creating a good working relationship. Setting clear expectations, communicating as planned, and trusting your Virtual Assistant are great foundations from which to build. Share with us your business goals, involve us, make us part of your journey, and be confident in the difference we can make to your business.