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We all know that it takes a huge amount of time and energy to run a profitable business, but the advantages of hiring a virtual assistant are endless.<\/p>\n
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Just the day-to-day running takes so much of our time:\u00a0<\/p>\n
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But also the mundane tasks that are SO time consuming:<\/p>\n
Has this exhausted you already?!<\/p>\n
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Suddenly there isn\u2019t enough time left in your day and you start to work into the evenings to keep above water.\u00a0 Small business owners become stressed and frustrated, and, in severe cases, they end up giving up their businesses altogether.<\/p>\n
How can this be avoided?<\/p>\n
How can you drive the business forward with the least amount of stress?<\/p>\n
The answer to this is to get a reliable Virtual Assistant.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ custom_padding=”|||” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/staging.designatedpa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/PA_General.jpg” alt=”virtual interview” title_text=”PA_General” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”625.5px” custom_margin=”-25px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Virtual Assistants provide the one precious benefit you need more than anything,\u00a0 and that is\u2026 TIME.<\/p>\n You can off-load all the time-consuming administrative tasks to your personal assistant and actually move forward instead of treading water, trying not to drown.<\/p>\n You can put this new time to good use and;<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/staging.designatedpa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/23.png” alt=”Sustainable” title_text=”23″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”55%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||2px|||” animation_direction=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ custom_padding=”|||” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”left” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”385px” custom_margin=”|-37px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n What to do first\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s best to make a list of the things you need to do to run a thriving business.\u00a0 Once you have this list, run through every point and mark the tasks that you can delegate to a virtual office assistant.<\/p>\n Here is an example:\u00a0 Do you struggle to maintain a strong online presence for your business, but find it challenging due to time constraints?\u00a0 Your virtual assistant (VA) can help with the time-consuming parts.\u00a0 He or she can load your articles to your website, post your blogs and create a newsletter which will give you time to write the things you enjoy.\u00a0 Your VA can be responsible for taking care of your Social Media to keep you updated and current.\u00a0 This all helps to drive customers to your website.\u00a0 You don\u2019t want to have a social graveyard!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||2px|||” animation_direction=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ custom_padding=”|||” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”left” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”385px” custom_margin=”|-37px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n One of the huge advantages of virtual remote assistants is that you pay an hourly rate \u2013 and only for the hours your VA is working.\u00a0 Whether it be 3 hours or 30 hours per week, this can be flexible and change every week depending on your workload. Your VA can even assist with customer service, ensuring your clients are taken care of without you having to handle every inquiry.<\/p>\n There are no contracts or tie-in clauses and you have no responsibility that you would have if you had a permanent member of staff. Additionally, the enhanced productivity resulting from delegating time-consuming tasks allows you to focus on activities that truly drive your business forward.<\/p>\n So, how much is YOUR time worth?<\/p>\n Weigh it up\u2026 you know it makes sense.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ custom_padding=”|||” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/staging.designatedpa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Homepage-2.png” alt=”Burnout” title_text=”Homepage (2)” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ background_color=”#C48CAD” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”20px||||false|false” custom_padding=”|30px||30px|false|true” animation_style=”slide” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ text_font_size=”18px” ol_line_height=”1.2em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”dark” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The best thing is to hire a Virtual Assistant on a trial basis for one month.\u00a0 Make sure you actually do delegate to him or her!\u00a0 By doing this you will have more time to put into the business and therefore increase your revenue.\u00a0 What do you have to lose?<\/p>\n You will be surprised how much your business will grow with an extra pair of hands to help. 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