Benefits of hiring a Virtual Executive Assistant over in house.

Ok, let’s assume you’ve seen the light, and you know that you need an executive assistant. Or at the very least you’ve recognised you need some administrative support. You want to grow your business, but you just don’t have time, your focus is all over the place and small annoying things keep getting dropped left right and centre. Que hero cape wearing executive assistant. Now, I’m sure at this point you’ve thought ‘I just can’t afford to hire someone’ it’s expensive right? The salary plus annual leave, sick leave, KiwiSaver, ACC and any other benefits you offer, the cost soon mounts up. There is an alternative though. Bringing on a virtual executive assistant might just be the silver bullet you need. I’ve got 5 reasons why you might be better off going remote:

Cost-Effective

One of the most significant advantages of hiring a remote executive assistant is the potential cost savings. When you hire an in-house assistant, you must consider not only their salary but also benefits, office space, equipment, and other overhead costs. On the other hand, a remote executive assistant the monthly fee is where it stops, which means you can avoid these expenses. This cost-efficiency allows you to allocate resources toother critical areas of your business.

Access to a larger talent pool

When you limit your search to in-house executive assistants, your options are often limited to the local talent pool. In contrast, hiring remotely allows you to tap into a larger network of skilled professionals. I get to recruit my team from all over New Zealand so I know I’ve got access to top talent and that top talent makes sure we can give our clients an amazing service! We could most likely have someone that will have some specific knowledge or skillset as well.

Flexibility and Availability

Flexibility works both ways. We provide as much flexibility as we can to both the team and our clients. We often can accommodate different time zones and try to tailor our availability to the needs of the client (all within reason of course).

Reduced Commute and Office Distractions

In-house assistants usually need to commute to the office daily, need to take breaks and often will have regular catch ups with colleagues which can result in lost time and energy. Remote executive assistants work from our own dedicated workspace, eliminating the need for a commute and minimising office distractions. This means your assistant can focus entirely on their tasks, all billable time is tracked therefore improving productivity and efficiency.

Advanced Technical Skills

Remote executive assistants are often tech-savvy, as we are accustomed to working with various digital tools and platforms to facilitate seamless communication and task management. We work with multiple clients, and everyone uses their own tools. We find that most of them are similar to each other and operate almost the same. We specialise in efficiency and can assist with implementing a new system and or process.

Scalability

When your business experiences periods of growth, your needs for executive assistance may change. Remote executive assistants offer scalability, allowing you to adjust the level of support based on your requirements. You can easily scale up or down your package to match your evolving business needs, without the challenges of hiring, training, or letting go of an in-house employee.

Enhanced Work-Life Balance

Remote executive assistants can help you regain a better work-life balance. By delegating time-consuming tasks and administrative work, you can free up more of your own time for strategic thinking and personal life. This, in turn, can reduce stress and increase overall well-being, benefiting both you and your business.

To be honest it’s a no brainer. There are of course instances where it just wouldn’t be cost effective or the best solution for you (like a large corporate that has a team of executive assistants) but in saying that what a great option for covering parental leave!!

A remote executive assistant could be the game changer you need to level up your business and see the growth you’re working towards.

If you’ve just read that and thought shit yep ok I need one of those. Get in touch 😊

AC

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