So your business is growing (yay), and you’re debating whether or not you need a Virtual Assistant. Maybe you’re making sure you don’t venture into burnout, or maybe you’re already there & need help. Either way, here are 3 signs you’re ready to hire a virtual assistant:
1. You’re Never Getting to Cyclical Items on Your To Do List
What I mean by that is: do you always think it would be nice to have Pinterest running, but it always falls behind? Do you think about blogging your work, but it rarely happens because urgent tasks take up your time? Do you want to have a social media plan but in reality you’re posting on the fly? It might be time for a virtual assistant. What I do as a VA for photographers is help you automate those cyclical tasks. You get to focus on the creative power alley that only YOU can do, all the while have your presence growing on Pinterest, get a social media plan delivered, see Google leads grow from blogging ETC ETC ETC.
2. You’re Itching To Grow to the Next Level
You might be ready to hire a Virtual Assistant if you have all these dreams and ideas of things you want to do to grow your business, but simply do not have the time to execute. If you wanna start a mentorship program, develop a course, create presets or WHATEVER…but you’re bogged down in client management or keeping up with social media or troubleshooting… having someone take a bulk of tasks off your plate frees you up to be creative. I have had clients hit their income goals, get more leads, literally START NEW BUSINESSES with their free time after hiring me.
3. You Are Prompt With Communication
Okay hear me out on this one! I put this as one of the 3 signs you’re ready to hire a virtual assistant because…having someone on your team that is working hand in hand with you, is a communication commitment. You are handing off tasks, but you are still the final decision maker. The more decisive and clear you are in communication, the more you will get out of your VA experience. I have unfortunately had to resolve partnerships for lack of communication. You waste your hours with someone (and your $$) if you are leaving emails on read for 3-5 days before responding. So it’s worth asking yourself if you can realistically keep up with that communication commitment before putting the financial investment into hiring someone.
I hope these 3 signs you’re ready to hire a virtual assistant were helpful!! I know it’s a big leap to outsource those intimate business tasks, but it can truly change your life.
And the added perk of hiring a Virtual Assistant as a photographer is that it positions you to naturally take up the CEO role, which in turn makes you view your business differently. You get more strategic and decisive when you are actually directing the ship that way.
Let me know what you think! Do you have any questions? Head to my Instagram and drop me a DM, I’m always happy to help!