As your business grows and you take on more clients, you may find that you need a bit of extra help to keep on top of all your emails, invoices, and other admin-related tasks. The ideal solution in this scenario would be to hire an assistant, but the question is…what type of assistant would best suit your business?
The two main options that you have available to you are in-house (employed) assistants and virtual assistants. In this article, we look at the pros and cons of each option and discuss which choice may be best suited to you and your business.
In-house Assistant
While many business owners may lean toward an in-house assistant because it is the more traditional option and they like the idea of having someone in the office they can provide physical tasks to, you should definitely consider a few of the drawbacks that come with having an employed assistant in your office.
Firstly, finding a motivated assistant in your area may prove difficult, depending on where your office is located. Secondly, hiring a new employee is a huge responsibility, and there is a lot of admin, time, and energy involved with making the hire.
You’ll also need to provide your assistant with all the equipment they need to do their job properly, typically including a laptop/computer and sufficient office space. If you find that you aren’t satisfied with the work they are providing, it can be incredibly difficult and even awkward to fire an in-house employee.
Virtual Assistant
Virtual assistants in Australia have become a more popular choice for businesses, especially since the recent 2020 pandemic. Virtual assistants work as independent contractors, usually being paid per hour worked or per project. Contracts can be flexible, and it is easy to scale up or down based on how much assistance you require each month.
Since VAs work from home, you will have a much larger pool of potential candidates to choose from, and you won’t need to supply any equipment or office space.
Allow your business to thrive by making the decision to outsource a virtual assistant from VAssistme Australia. Contact us today to learn more about our outsourced virtual assistants and how they can help take your business to the next level.
