Why Executives Are Choosing Virtual Assistants for a Flexible Workforce
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Do you want to take back the 16 hours a week that you are wasting on admin tasks? It’s possible.
Virtual executive assistants are ready to take on part of your workload. And they do it in style.
Let She’s A Given guide you through this process, but start with more stats.
Virtual Assistants can decrease company costs by 78%. That’s news every entrepreneur likes to hear.
Pre-Virtual Assistant
Over the years, technology has been growing and helping businesses make great advances. Between 2000-2029, these technological advancements reduced administrative jobs by approximately two million.
New tools increased productivity, and more phone calls could be made automatically. We saw increases in voice recordings, digital calendars, and travel planning apps, which all made traditional administrative jobs feel unnecessary to some.
Executives felt like they could handle it all.
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New technologies have absolutely increased productivity, however, they also have executives spending on average 16 hours per week on admin tasks they weren’t previously doing.
These tasks are pulling them away from focusing on the bigger tasks that keep their businesses moving forward.
The most time-consuming tasks for executives are the necessary day-to-day tasks and email management. Add in any travel needs and marketing updates and you’ll see that more time gets sucked away.
The good news is all of these tasks can be easily delegated.
Virtual Executive assistants for the win
Enter: the beauty of hiring virtual assistants. Virtual assistants are technically savvy and can jump on board with any applications you are using.
They can absorb those 16 hours and give you time back. As a result, your productivity increases. The help of a virtual assistant also bridges the gap between a full-time or in-office employee.
Virtual assistants are necessary for a flexible workforce. Virtual assistants give you fewer overhead costs, more efficiencies, and flexibility of when and where work is being done.
Start with those 16 hours a week and maybe in a few months you’ll see those hours may fluctuate. You can add or subtract a few weekly hours as your business needs change.
If you are an executive who has found yourself in this position, you might be researching where to find a virtual assistant and wondering how to trust a virtual assistant to achieve tasks that have previously been in your control.
We highly suggest doing your research and partnering with a company like She’s a Given that provides you highly-motivated, educated and experienced virtual assistants.
That way, you can rest assured the VA you delegate your tasks to is someone you can count on.
Deciding to delegate some of your workload can be scary, but most executives know it is necessary for the success of your business.
Now, let’s get you focused on the future of your business!
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A virtual assistant can help a CEO by managing their calendar, scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, sending emails, handling customer service, and completing other administrative tasks. This can help the CEO to focus on more important tasks and be more efficient.
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A CEO looks for a virtual assistant that is reliable, organized, detail-oriented, and able to effectively manage their workload. They should also be able to quickly learn new skills and stay up-to-date on industry trends. Communication skills are also important, as a virtual assistant will often be communicating with clients and colleagues on behalf of the CEO.
