The Cost of Doing Everything Yourself—And Why a VA Is the Smarter Investment
No matter what your experience is with running a small business, you’ve probably worn multiple hats at some point. Answering emails, handling social media, getting in touch with customers, all while trying to actually grow the company. Sound familiar? If you look a little closer, doing everything yourself can cost you more than you realize. Learn how choosing help from a virtual assistant can save you time and money.
The Hidden Cost Of Your Time
Are you realizing how much time is spent on the tasks of your business? Every hour you spend scheduling meetings or fixing a website glitch is an hour you are not spending growing your business. Now imagine spending that same time in real effort to scale your company. Imagine what would happen if you used that time to land a new client, brainstorm a new product, or strengthen relationships with your current customers. Instead of creating magic, you’re creating a vicious cycle that never ends.
Burnout Affects Your Business
Getting overwhelmed doesn’t only affect your business. It affects your productivity as a leader who understands the direction to take his/her employees. When you spread yourself too thin, even the work you love starts to feel like a chore. You might notice yourself making small mistakes. Maybe you forget to follow up with a lead or miss a deadline. While these slip-ups don’t seem like a big deal, your customers are noticing.
Ignoring The Opportunity Cost
Sometimes, breaking down things in raw numbers helps you see things a bit clearly. Consider this example. Let’s say your hourly rate as a landscaper is 100 dollars. you spend five hours a week on admin tasks. That is five hundred dollars of potential income lost. And that does not even account for the stress and lost creativity.
Growing With The Help Of A VA
Virtual assistants are your answer to continued growth and opportunity in a competitive market. Imagine handing off tasks like managing your calendar, responding to routine emails, or keeping your blog updated. Suddenly, your plate is clear. You can focus on high-level work that actually moves the needle. You’ll have more time to delegate tasks and make clear decisions as a business owner.
At Secret Weapons, we know how valuable our services are to every customer we serve. It can be difficult knowing where to focus your attention on. Feel free to learn more by booking a discovery call today. We’re here to help you achieve success beyond what you think is possible!
