Virtual Assistants in 2022 - Ready to hire one?

Jan 19

Virtual Assistants are in demand for small businesses. As more people opt to start their own biz, the need for more outsourced support grows as well. The VA world is constantly growing too, with Business Wire stating the industry is set to grow by $4 billion between 2021 and 2025. With the sector set to grow at lightning speed, is outsourcing work to a VA really worth it? And is your business ready to hire one? Let’s chat about this more.

Cost Effective

You may be put off by the hourly or retainer rates that VA’s charge, with the average UK VA charging £27 (The VA Handbook) but look beyond this. We actually save you money! Hiring staff means additional expenses and taxes, but since we deal with that ourselves it allows more money to stay in your pocket, all whilst we help your business grow.

You hire a VA to work around YOU and your business needs. So find one that fits the hours you need support for and save those extra pounds!

VA’s are Experts in their Industries

Apart from basic training on how you like things done, a VA tends to be an expert in their niche. Whether it is ecommerce management or social media marketing, you can find a VA that is an expert in the area you need support in.

Take myself for instance, I specialise in the above (you can find my services here), and focus on providing my clients with all my knowledge and abilities. Make sure you research and have conversations with anyone you potential work with, including asking for a portfolio or testimonials of their work. This ensures you get the right services for your business.

Highly Business Focused

VA’s are highly business mad. They take pride in their work and want to help business owners reach their goals, as well as their own. Being business owners ourselves, we take pride in our work (we have a reputation to keep too!) so want to do our jobs to 100% of our capabilities.

Remember, running a VA gig is a business for us as well. Whilst providing elite services to business owners, we want our own biz to succeed and have amazing rates, reviews and testimonials!