Why Hire a Virtual Executive Assistant — 5 Reasons Entrepreneurs Need One

6 min readSep 10, 2020

No matter matter what industry you’re in, the day to day grind of dull, repetitious busywork is always a drain on your time & energy. Even worse, it prevents you from focusing on your “one thing” — that unique talent you use to generate revenue in your business.

That’s where a virtual executive assistant comes in: they can handle all your paperwork, calendar scheduling, CRM, reception calls, bookkeeping, expense accounting and more — giving you the freedom to focus on the mission-critical tasks that drive your business.

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NOW AVAILABLE & AFFORDABLE: FULL-TIME EXECUTIVE & PERSONAL ASSISTANTS — YOUR OWN CONCIERGE

Now, you have access to the top pool of the most hardworking & educated career virtual professionals in the world — at up to 70% less than the cost of a traditional executive assistant.

No more part-time assistant. No more student assistants. No more late nights in the office. No more missing the gym & family quality time. Sure, you can still ask the teenager down the block to help with small errands, like picking up the groceries & dry cleaning (you’ll also more time to do the errands you want with a professional assistant). Instead, now you can have a full-time Virtual Personal Assistant with a career background from your preferred industry and skillset!

You can sleep well at night knowing that your work transactions & tasks are handled on time -AND- you have plenty of quality personal & family time.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT SOLUTIONS:

Travel arrangements & logistics
Calendaring, bookkeeping, and appointments
Reservations, confirmations, and follow-up
Help desk & technology
Research & planning
Transaction coordinator
Intake calls & reception
Digital & social media
Graphic design & writing
Podcasts & interviews

TENURED. COLLEGE-EDUCATED. CAREER VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS

WITH INDUSTRY EXPERTISE IN:

Property management, PR/Publicity, Real Estate, Mortgage & Lending, IT & Technology, HR, Insurance, Marketing, Finance, Retail, Inside/Outside Sales, and much more.

You can acquire top talent for your daily needs even while cutting your costs, saving you up to 70% of the cost of a traditional employee. Professional virtual assistants can grow your everyday capacity.

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5 REASONS TO HIRE A VIRTUAL EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

If you’ve been spending far too much time answering calls, managing appointments, responding to emails, or are falling behind because of any other administrative tasks, a virtual assistant can boost your success in the following ways.

1. INCREASED FLEXIBILITY

Regardless of the industry, you’ll experience periods that are incredibly busy, as well as slower periods. Your goals may also change throughout the year, impacting the types of tasks that need to be addressed. In order to achieve this level of flexibility, a virtual assistant is an ideal solution.

This strategy will allow you to pinpoint opportunities that’ll likely lead to increased productivity and growth — all while you continue to develop new growth ideas and strategies.

2. COST-SAVING STRATEGIES

When considering hired help, it’s imperative that you compare the potential cost-saving benefits associated with a virtual assistant. When hiring a full-time employee, you’ll need to consider costs associated with onboarding, benefits, and other hidden costs.

In contrast, a virtual assistant can help you overcome busy periods without needing to pay someone during slower periods. Although you’ll still need to pay for their services, a virtual assistant is an investment — the type of investment that can significantly boost long-term revenue.

3. ENHANCED EFFICIENCY

The old saying, “two heads are better than one” could not be closer to the truth. When hiring a virtual assistant to address x, y, and z, those tasks no longer require your attention. Learning to delegate such tasks is one of the most effective ways to boost overall efficiency.

In addition, a virtual assistant can help you become much more organized so that you can easily access the files and documents you need when you need them. From bookkeeping to CRM management, a virtual assistant will provide the level of support you need.

4. CONSISTENT CUSTOMER SERVICE

Some weeks seem as though they hit you like a ton of bricks. As you try to catch up, prospective business is not addressed as it should be. Whether you are following up with last week’s clients or are sending out client documentation, you are wasting valuable time and resources.

In turn, your clients/customers are not getting the attention they expect — and your business could suffer. Virtual assistants can address all of your customers’ questions and concerns, all while you focus on driving your business forward.

5. GREATER LEAD GENERATION

Just imagine being able to grow your client list while you strengthen your relationship with current clients. Perhaps you have a contact list that you have not yet used for marketing purposes? If so, a virtual assistant could create an email or telemarketing campaign to gain more leads and in turn, grow your client list.

If routine, non-dollar productive tasks are steering your business into a rut, it’s time to eliminate these tasks off your plate. MyOutDesk has been serving the business professionals across the country for 10 years, becoming one of the top service providers. After serving more than 5000 clients, we’ve branched out into the industries listed above. We’re here to help you scale, leverage, and grow your business.

OUTSOURCE YOUR PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL WORKLOAD WITH PERSONAL ASSISTANT SOLUTIONS

The math is simple with an enormous ROI. A full-time Virtual Personal Assistant will lower your costs, reduce overhead, save time, and leverage professional talent for your career, business, and personal goals.

It’s no wonder entrepreneurs & career-focused professionals trust us most — with 13 years of experience serving over 6,000 clients. Last year we saved our clients $55 million as the highest-rated virtual assistant company with more than 500 verified 5-star business reviews.

If you’re ready to focus your attention on true growth while increasing revenue, then a learn how a virtual executive assistant can help you reach your goals by handling your routine administrative tasks. Schedule your ‘Grow Virtual’ Business Strategy Session today and find out how a MyOutDesk Virtual Assistant can help get you back into the driver’s seat of your business!

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ENVISIONING OF A NEW REALITY FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Simply put, MyOutDesk equips entrepreneurs & business owners with tools, strategies, and virtual employees — and when combined, businesses have a competitive edge and find growth while efficient systems and processes are put in place.

MyOutDesk proudly provides additional free business growth guides, books, and strategy calls.

See what we are about, and schedule a free consultation with us. We’ll take the time to learn more about your business and offer solutions to foster top talent and lower operational costs for your company.

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Did You Know? MyOutDesk’s origin story is set during the last global financial crisis of 2008. Yes, that’s right — our business started by scaling businesses with virtual assistants during a recession! Pioneers of virtual assistant services, our first client in 2008 went from five to seventeen VAs with a completely revamped organizational model in short order, and he told MyOutDesk, “Our virtual professionals have shaved $250,000 off our monthly overhead.”