It’s amazing the number of executives I chat with that don’t have any sort of assistant.
I mean, they have zero help.
If YOU are one of those executives, this post is for you.
Maybe you’ve given an assistant a try and it just didn’t work out…
Maybe you’ve never had an assistant and the thought of delegating makes you sick…
Or the idea of coming up with a task list and having to offload seems exhausting.
Or maybe you think… I am not in a place to pay for help.
I get it, it’s easy to hear these excuses and decide it’s easier to just keep doing things the way you’ve always been doing them...yourself.
But that’s simply not sustainable.
Not if you want to grow.
So how can a virtual assistant actually help you?
A GOOD assistant will…
Streamline your processes...
Handle the smallest tasks before you know they need to be done…
And take on the biggest tasks without batting an eye or asking too many questions...
Catch things that usually fall through the cracks…
Help you scale by taking on all of the details and letting you plan.
You can also…
Trust them to hold conversations with your clients and colleagues, so you can stay out of your inbox…
Hand off your personal to-do’s so you know they will be taken care of…
Give them access to everything so you can stay as hands-off as possible…
Have them handle thank you cards, or any physical mail that you can hand off…
And seriously so much more. Check out this infographic of just some of the things a VA can do for you…
But WHY go with a US based Executive Virtual Assistant?
Why not do it yourself?
Or get a free intern?
Or an overseas VA?
Because you are taking on a partner who will be invested in the success of you and your company. You are trusting someone to handle the ins and outs of your life. Someone who will reclaim your time and keep you on track. You wont get this type of assistant for cheap or for free :)
You are NOT just handing over transcription or data entry tasks that anyone can do.
This person, when it’s the right person… is a game changer.
This person is a business owner and they are providing a service that makes your life either and your business run smoother.
So how do you find the right person?
Some people have a bad experience and write off the entire idea of working with a VA.
Some people just do not know where to look, so they don’t.
So let’s cover two things here:
Where to look…
Social Media: I’m sure you’ve seen a ton of posts in Facebook Groups you’re a part of, which is a great way to get a lot of responses to sift through…
Of course, that’s not a bad thing but it can be overwhelming and some end up not doing anything with the list of candidates they end up with. If you go this route, the best way to sort through these candidates would be to eliminate considering anyone you have to DM directly for info. If they haven’t already done their part in reaching out to you directly, move on. This usually trims the list significantly and from there, it’s based on the info they send over…
Now what else to look for...
Did they take 60 seconds to learn about you and your business before reaching out?
Do they happen to have experience in your industry or field?
Do they have a mentor/experience/any training?
Depending on your needs, there are plenty of things to look for. If you’re needing someone to come in and run the behind the scenes of your life and business, you might need someone with a little more experience OR with an obvious go-getter attitude.
If you’re just needing someone to hand off a few hours of work to here and there, you can be a little more choosy with who you work with.
So what if all of this sounds a little overwhelming and you’re thinking…
Eh, I’ll just continue doing things myself until someone comes along.
Stop.
Because there are other options. In fact, Laptop + Littles helps executives in this very situation, by placing you with trained, qualified assistants.
It’s completely hands off and all you have to do is tell us what you need.
And the best part?
The ladies in our program receive ongoing coaching, so they always have access to support when they need it. Meaning, they don’t have to ask you as many questions because they can always get guidance from us.
And our goal is for them to succeed, so we pour time into these ladies to make sure they continually have the tools they need to grow and provide incredible support.
We also teach in our program that the assistant role is meant to partner with their executives to create and maintain systems that help the business grow. Our assistants are committed to their clients’ success and are trained to go the extra mile to act as a partner, not just a service provider.
And that is what will make a great assistant. You don’t just need someone to check off your to-do list. You need someone who owns and takes pride in their work, someone who feels invested in your success. Because they will change your business.
If you need help finding that assistant, let us know and we will point you in the right direction.
Actually, here is a peek at our Virtual Assistant Database…
And we have more ladies finishing up their training every week.
Your perfect partner is out there, ready to mother your business…
And we would be so happy to introduce you to her.
Just fill out the link above and we’ll get you placed with someone excited to dive in and make your life easier.