Many people can’t handle all the responsibilities they have, both professionally and personally. It is just impossible to juggle it all – it is even worse if you are a woman. This is why many executives and career-driven professionals have resorted to hiring a virtual assistant – and even if you are a stay-at-home mother, you might need one too to manage (and fix) your social calendar.
There are many redeeming reasons why you could greatly benefit from a virtual assistant, and having a VA will change your life in more ways than one. It just makes good sense all around. But if you’re still looking for reasons why you should hire one, take a look at some real benefits a virtual assistant can bring to your personal and business life.
1. Save time while having a lot more done
The number one reason more people are hiring virtual assistants is that it can save you time – and you will get many more tasks finished and accomplished. A study done from 2012 to 2013 found that remote workers were about 13% more productive than their at-work counterparts. They didn’t take as many sick leaves, took fewer days off and breaks, and even had more calls. But the greatest part of all?
They had more satisfaction with their job, which is a far cry from those who work in an office setting or environment. If you took a virtual assistant instead of an assistant who worked in the office with you, they could do the same – they will accomplish more during their time working with you and will be more satisfied with their job – which translates to better satisfaction for you, too. Meanwhile, on your end, you can also do the same. As a result, you have more time to do other tasks, focus on growing your business, and do more important work.
2. Save on expenses
Another fact that has made more businesses and executives go for virtual assistants is that they allow you to save on expenses. Think about it – when you hire a new personal assistant who works in your office, you will have to purchase a cubicle or workstation, furniture, and office item and supplies. As you may well know, the cost of these items will add up eventually – and they can be substantial, too. There will also be overhead expenses – lighting, heating, air conditioning, parking, beverages, snacks and meals, and other on-site amenities like gyms and break rooms.
3. Improve your business products, processes, and services
When you have a virtual assistant, they can help you improve your business processes – and they can help you enhance your products or services as well. They can, for instance, make your operations more streamlined and organised and monitor and keep an eye on your market and industry. For instance, if you make a product or service, they can check social media for the latest news and updates in your sector and keep a close watch over your competitors.
4. Get peace of mind
Perhaps the real benefit of having a virtual assistant cannot be measured – because they can give you peace of mind. Sometimes, just knowing someone ‘has your back’ goes a long way to ensure that nothing can go wrong even if you are not there. You can delegate with ease, and you can concentrate on the things that matter.
