Virtual Assistant Virtues

Running a small business can be very rewarding. Someone recently told me I was 'living the dream'. Although it sounds impressive, the daily slogging to keep the business running, let alone growing, can be an awful lot for one person to manage. I often find myself wondering what it was that got me into this business in the first place and reflecting on whether or not those reasons still exist. The last thing I want to do is get mired down in the minutia of admin tasks when I could be doing what I truly love - writing.

Enter the Virtual Assistant (yes - capital V, capital A). I've worked with a few and they are worth their weight in gold. I'm particularly fond of Betty Anne at At Home Administrative Services. Not only does she have what it takes to take care of admin tasks (not just uploading website content, but developing spreadsheets, managing social media etc.) but she's so helpful and friendly I find myself wondering how I managed without her in my corner.  She quietly takes care of business, usually only needing a quick email, and I don't have to add office space and overhead to employ her.  We do meet in person from time to time because that's just more fun.

Do yourself a favour, hire a VA to take those mundane tasks that are hampering your passion for your business. You'll be very happy you did.