Small businesses of all kinds struggle to find competent workers to handle basic tasks. However, those seemingly minor business activities are a major bottleneck that prevents growth. When business leaders and managers are tied down by repetitive tasks, they’re unable to focus on activities that would help the business expand. Administrative virtual assistants are an excellent way to get the help your company needs. Consider some of the ways they can help and why they beat traditional hiring methods.

Administrative Virtual Assistants Empower Businesses of All Kinds

The Value of Virtual Assistants

Assistant-level jobs tend to attract a wide pool of candidates, but many of them are unqualified or lack the attention to detail that your company needs. You may cycle through several assistants before you land on one that you actually find helpful. Furthermore, when an assistant does perform well, they often look to jump to another company for a better position. It’s easy for businesses to get stuck in a cycle of constantly looking for a good assistant.

When you hire virtual assistants through an agency, all of those problems evaporate. You get a qualified assistant who can learn to handle your company’s tasks. In addition, you don’t have to worry about them leaving you behind. By going virtual, you don’t have to limit your search to your local area. In fact, you can even save money as virtual assistants can work from locations that have a lower cost of living.

Perfect for Small Businesses

Small businesses especially find virtual assistants helpful. Startups and small businesses that have made it past that treacherous first year need to offload tedious tasks, but they want to avoid adding another name to the payroll. Cash flow is essential for growth, so another hefty monthly salary makes it hard to justify hiring an assistant. Virtual assistants, though, cost less than a local hire. There’s also less risk since a virtual assistant service can be canceled at any time.

How much time do you spend dealing with calendars, following up on leads with boilerplate emails, or filling out forms? These tasks, while essential for your business, don’t bring in revenue. Furthermore, these tasks aren’t unique to any business in particular; all companies have to deal with this kind of work. That means you can find a virtual assistant who can cover those tasks even if they haven’t worked in your industry before.

Bilingual and Readily Available

Sometimes business owners are skeptical of whether a virtual assistant will really be able to contribute. Will communication be a problem? Will they be available when needed? We understand those concerns, which is why we make sure our staff operates in the Central Time zone, perfect for companies on either coast or even those in Latin America. Furthermore, we hire bilingual assistants. You might even be able to increase your sales in Spanish-speaking regions with their help.

If you’d like to learn more about how a virtual assistant can give your company a boost, schedule a consultation with VIVA.