Being the CEO of a brand new start-up means that, to begin with, you will wear multiple hats! You learn to juggle several roles at once and have an unforgiving to-do list that never seems to shrink!

This quickly results in you working all hours, which in turn, can lead to costly mistakes. If this all sounds familiar and a little overwhelming then know that you're not alone. Most new entrepreneurs experience this very same fatigue, wishing there were more hours in the day and wondering why they left their 9 to 5?!

On top of this you’ll undoubtedly be trying to learn new software, learn new business skills and how to apply this new knowledge. This steals even more time that you could better spend elsewhere; time spent doing what you do best like sales, or building your brand or how about spending more time with your family?

But it's recognised that all new business owners go through this so shouldn’t you just grit your teeth and plough on for a year or two?

Or is there a smarter solution? Working smarter not harder is definitely something all businesses strive to do but when you are starting out it is hard.

Hard to finance more staff, hard to let go of the reins, hard to take time to train someone, it's just quicker to do it yourself!

So before you resign yourself to missing another weekend, hear me when I say this...

Outsourcing to a Virtual Growth Assistants is a game changer!

A Virtual growth assistant can help your company grow in ways you cannot yet imagine!

By outsourcing the tasks that take too much of your time, that you are not sure how to do or that you hate, your company will grow faster and more efficiently.

A Virtual Growth Assistant is so much more. They are experienced business owners themselves meaning they know a thing or two about how to help yours grow! They help drive momentum without needing to permanently employ a new staff member. You get another business brain to help with strategy, planning, streamlining your operation and executing tasks that you hate or haven't yet learnt to do.

All this help from the boardroom to the shop floor means you are free to do the things that only you can do! Company development, outreach, brand building and sales! Any by outsourcing this early you will see a clear Return On Investment sooner rather than later.

Creative Virtual Assistants are used to working on many different tasks so have a broad spectrum of business expertise that you can tap into.

Now you’re probably wondering, “Is it cost effective, can I afford it?” Well the genius game changing part is that hiring a VGA is like having another team member that you can hire by the hour!

Perhaps you are thinking “I don’t have enough work to hire someone yet” (See previous answer!) Hiring by the hour means you have complete control and flexibility. This buys you the time you need not a needy employee who's time you cannot yet fill.

Or like many leaders, you may be thinking, “Surely it's cheaper to do these things myself?” But is it? How much is your time worth? If bringing in work for the company is more valuable than designing your socials then the answer is NO outsource the stuff you CANT do easily to reap the financial gains.

The investment you make now outsourcing to a VGA will pay dividends later because:

1. Virtual growth assistants are an extremely cost-effective solution for start-ups. Unlike permanent employees, you don't pay for the overhead expenses such as office space, equipment, sick leave, holidays or similar benefits. As virtual assistants typically charge by the hour or the project, this ensures you only pay for completed work.
2. Time is your most valuable resource so by hiring a virtual growth assistant you will save time. Outsourcing the jobs that would suck your time up or jobs you’d need to master, such as, streamlining systems, social media management, content creation, and customer service, releases you to focus on higher-level tasks that require your genius expertise.
3. Virtual assistants are skilled professionals who can take on a wide range of tasks. They also focus entirely on the task you set and don’t get distracted by being in the office culture. This in turn increases productivity facilitating more in less time. You never pay for long lunch breaks or chats around the coffee machine!
4. Virtual growth assistants can provide support as and when you need it. Allowing you to scale your virtual assistant's support up or down based on your business needs. This is particularly useful for start-ups that are experiencing growth in fits and starts. This makes hiring a VGA, even more, cost-effective.
5. Virtual growth assistants are experts in their field and can provide valuable support and advice to help your business grow. For example, a VGA who specializes in marketing can help you develop and implement a marketing strategy that aligns with your strategic goals. You can hire according to their speciality but most VGAs are multi skilled and prepared to research and learn what you need.
6. By hiring the right person, someone who is interested in your company goals & values, and who takes the time to listen and understand your brand message, you'll immediately gain a cheerleader. Focused on helping you scale & grow the company a VGA is a great sounding board and a second business brain to help overcome hurdles and develop ideas with.
7. Simply by prioritising your workload, makes you accountable, this in turn drives progress and helps you stay focused on your goals.

VGAs are the secret weapon and the catalyst for faster business growth, putting you ahead of your competitors and catapulting you to success!

It’s also the reason so many Multi-millionaire entrepreneurs have one! They understand that establishing a new company takes time and spending their time wisely is the best way to guarantee ROI. You don't have to do everything yourself!

If you want to learn more about the services this Virtual Growth Assistant can offer, please get in touch and I will be more than happy to chat about your business needs. Call Claire on 0787 3757291.