Virtual assistants are perfect for seasonal stresses when you have busy periods in your working calendar. If you are requiring additional support at certain times of projects, or in the calendar year but not yet ready for your first full time employee then a virtual assistant could be the perfect middle ground for you.
What can a Virtual Assistant help with to alleviate seasonal stress?
Your virtual assistant will have a range of skills, and it's so much more than just admin support. We have VAs who are project managers, accounts specialists, excel wizzes, operations pros, social media managers and so much more. Within Virtual Diamond, if the VA you've currently got doesn't have that skills set we have capacity within the team to support across several projects at once.
Is it cost effective to use a virtual assistant?
Part of the benefit of hiring a VA is the cost savings that come along with having an external member of staff rather than a full time employee. By hiring a VA you save on paying a monthly salary that is static, paying into a pension, covering holiday pay or sickness leave or investing in any training. The flexibility offered by having a VA in your team means you have less burden on your monthly outgoings.
What about the packages?
The great thing about having a Virtual Assistant is that packages are flexible. Your virtual assistant will already know your business and so can step up when things get tricky and time is pressured. If you're on a 10 hour a month contract but know that a busy project deadline is coming up you can use PAYG to add additional hours to your contract for that month, meaning you've got extra capacity right there waiting for you.
When is the best time to get a Virtual Assistant?
The best time is before you're stressed. There will be an element of training when you're bringing on a new team members and so requires you to have the time and energy to share your processes. If your ready then onboarding someone when there's some time to go through what you need will ensure a smooth transition in the busy times.
This is not to say we can't step in when things are difficult. We will always support you if you come to us in a moment of stress. However, it is easier to onboard people when you have additional capacity to show us how you do things.
In conclusion, Virtual Assistants are an invaluable resource for businesses navigating seasonal challenges. Whether you're preparing for a busy project or the holiday rush, a VA can provide the support you need without the commitment of a full-time hire. By offering flexible packages, extensive skills, and the ability to scale with your needs, a VA can help your business thrive year-round.
If you're looking for additional support, in a moment of stress for your business or not, please reach out and we'd be happy to help discuss what we can put in place to make sure a virtual assistant can support your business through the ebs and flows.