19 Mar The Most Obvious Signs You Need a Remote or Virtual Executive Assistant
If you don’t have enough time to focus on the high-value, key projects that you as a business executive or business owner should be handling, there’s a good chance you could benefit from hiring a remote or virtual executive assistant.
Spending too much time with administrative duties. If you find yourself getting bogged down with the details of administrative tasks, it’s probably a sign that a remote or virtual executive assistant could step in and help you – everything from answering emails and scheduling meetings, to everything in between.
Focusing too much on busywork. You know how it feels when you work for a couple of hours on something you think is a small task but ultimately takes you hours to finish? If so, then there’s a good chance you can use a remote or virtual executive assistant who can handle the small details and free you up to handle the bigger picture.
Pareto principle in economics: in many businesses, 80% of the results come from 20% of the causes. That means that your focus as a business leader has to be on those essential causes that are currently creating 80% of your results—not the 80% of work that only gives you 20% of your results.
Missing out on key opportunities. Your presence in your business is all about the opportunities you find—and the opportunities you miss. If you’re too busy doing administrative tasks instead out closing a major sale or you’re not focusing on the big picture direction of your company, it’s probably a good time to look into hiring a virtual assistant.
Multitasking If you’re a C-level executive or business owner you’re probably used to multitasking. Making sure your talents are put to good use is important in order to be successful. Perfect example – if you’re focusing on managing your team and trying to deal with your own travel schedule or organize a meeting, are you really present and focusing on your team? A remote or virtual executive assistant will bring specific expertise to the tasks that will give you more freedom to focus on what you need to focus on.
Balancing Work/Life Last, but certainly not the least. Is your work/life balanced? Do you find yourself struggling to make it home by 7:00 p.m. every night to have dinner with your family? Do you have a hard time relaxing on vacation because you have you cell phone turn on at all times? Do you feel like your are stuck and can’t get away from the job you once loved? In many cases, the solution is simple: add another pair of hands.
A remote or virtual executive assistant can take on much of the work that’s kept you so busy, enabling you to create a to-do list that you no longer have to cross off yourself.