If you own a startup, you may have wondered why you haven’t seen as much growth as you’d have expected. Perhaps you’ve been seeing new businesses growing in the industry growing much faster than you have, even when they started out much later than you. So what are they doing differently that you are not? Here is what you should know.

Maybe they’ve had help.

Instead of trying to do everything yourself – to save money – you should be looking at prioritizing where your time is spent and concentrating on activities that bring in the most revenue. For the necessary, but non-revenue generating tasks, you should consider getting help – and that’s where a virtual assistant comes in. A great virtual assistant is efficient and costs effective too – you only pay for what you need (unlike hiring employees). Plus, if you need specific task specialization, you can use multiple virtual assistants when and if needed.

Here are a few reasons why virtual assistants can boost startup growth:

Maximize Your Resources

It is common knowledge that startup businesses are not rich in resources. You may have the ideas that can make you money, but you just don’t have the funds to make it grow as fast as you’d like. That means you need to make the most out of the dollars you do have and resources that are available to you.

Deal With Minor Tasks

If you are like most startup owners, chances are you are always busy and don’t have the time to complete all the little tasks that need to be done. You end up leaving emails unanswered, your social media neglected, and the CRM tool you bought is left unused. Sometimes you don’t even know what task you should check off the list first. All the pressure will end up stressing you out. Virtual assistants can take care of these little things so you can focus on more pressing things that can actually create growth for your business. Better yet, you can take a break and relax once in a while.

Necessary Skills

It isn’t all that easy to train new hires simply because it will take time away from other crucial activities. Virtual assistants who already have all the skills needed to tackle the tasks for your business can significantly bring value to the company. Some might say they only come with simple and low-level skills, but there are loads of virtual assistants out there who possess higher-level skills, including those relating to problem-solving, information processing, and organizing.

Connecting With Customers

Nowadays, customers expect response times to be faster than ever. According to a recent survey, 62% of companies don’t respond to customer service emails. This is another reason why you need virtual assistants. In short, virtual assistants can help improve your response times and retain your customers in the process.

What can a virtual assistant do for me?

If you are struggling to juggle every task all at once, a virtual assistant might just be the key for you. Not only do they have the skills needed for your business, they are also capable of developing strategies and staying connected with customers. A virtual assistant is a perfect choice for you if you need help growing your business without having to go through the trouble of hiring and training a full-time employee.

My BTLR provides high-quality, productive virtual assistants for your business. Get in touch today to see how we can help!