One of the secrets of having a successful business is delegating tasks so you can focus on the reason you started your business. Your back office is generally routine work, such as posting on social media, sending out newsletters and keeping your website up-to-date to name just a few.
Or, you may be planning to launch a service or product, but you know there are a ton of things that need to take place to make it happen.
All of these back-office tasks can seriously take up a lot of your time and that means less time you have to serve your clients and grow your business.
It can be hard to give up control. There’s uncertainty in handing off tasks that you’re used to doing and you worry that things may not go as planned, but there are ways to increase your comfort level.
The first step is to ask yourself some questions:
- What are hoping to accomplish and what expectations do you have for your VA?
- Do know what tasks you want to delegate and put together a list of all those things you want to hand off?
- Are you willing to spend the time required to help your VA get up and running?
- How will the two of you communicate and how often will you check in with each other?
Good communication is absolutely essential in fostering a good relationship, so it’s important that you’re clear on what you want to get off of your plate. The more a VA understands your business, the more she can help.
If it requires some training then you need set aside time to do this to help ensure things run smoothly. Keep in mind that there will always be a learning curve when bringing someone on board, but the long-term results will be well worth the time you spend on this initial stage.
Compatibility is also important. When you’re talking to a potential VA you’ll get a good sense of how comfortable you feel during the conversation. Honest and open communication will “flow” when there’s a connection. If you feel uneasy this could be a red flag and on how well you’ll work together.
Having a partner by your side will, not only free up your time but reduce the stress you may be feeling. Now you’ll have time to focus on what you do best. Your days will be more productive and joyful because you’re spending more time doing what you love.
If you feel you’re losing or have lost balance in your life, working with a VA will give you more flexibility to be with family, friends or whatever you enjoy doing with your free time.
Finally, be patient when starting with your new VA as she learns about your business. There will always be a learning curve and good communication will help your VA get up and running much more quickly.
Remember a good VA will be committed to helping you succeed. She’s also a business owner and will be invested in helping you and your business
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