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How Much Time Can an Executive Virtual Assistant Really Save You?
Contributed by our Team Member, Mackenzie

Knowing that an Executive Virtual Assistant at Delegate Solutions can help with various administrative tasks is the first step in really understanding how much time an executive virtual assistant can save you.

Inbox management, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel and trips (for business and pleasure), and creating & implementing processes to the daily, weekly, and monthly items within your business are the most easy to relate to.

How to Prepare for an Executive Virtual Assistant
Contributed by our Team Member, Mackenzie

You have hired an Executive Virtual Assistant (VA) so now you may be thinking “Great! Now what?” We have found that while entrepreneurs know they need help, and maybe can even specifically point out a few things, the hardest part is always just getting started. Below are a few next steps you can take to prepare to work with a virtual assistant.

Incase you missed our comprehensive 40 minute live webinar, you can grab that recording here. Below are the key tools that we mention and feature in this webinar and how we use them:

In recent months, the appeal of, and need for, virtual assistants has exploded. While the idea of using a virtual resource for administrative support has been popular among solopreneurs and entrepreneurs, it has gained steam among a wider set of executives and leadership teams.

Virtual Assistant Services: Think Strategy Not Tasks

Virtual Assistant Services are enjoying a surge in popularity as many entrepreneurs and executives find themselves working remotely at the same time that they’ve had to cut staff and budget. But while the events of the past few months have driven the appeal of and demand for virtual assistants, they’ re far from the only reason executives are seeking out remote support.

Being in the delegation business, I’m often asked by busy entrepreneurs, when is the best time to get an Assistant? I firmly believe that delegation is the foundation for growth, and that leveraging your time is the most impactful way you can lead and scale. You can prepare yourself and your CPA firm for success with this key hire by keeping the following tips in mind:

Making the commitment to engage support is the first step toward the continued growth of your company. Now that you’ve made that choice, the next step is to identify the best virtual assistant resource for your specific needs.

There are many factors to consider before selecting your support team resource. The good news is you have plenty of options!

Meet Georgia, our own Strategic Assistant!

Location: NY, NY (ET)

Kolbe: 8814

Hours per month: 90(ish!)

Fun Fact: I have a big, greek, crazy family that loves to eat, party and drink; and the more the merrier!

Her strategy: "The most important strategy to help me stay on point with all of my varying tasks and priorities is to block time slots on my calendar by category and make sure I stick to them!"