The Hidden Pitfalls of Hiring a VA Without Business Systems

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Are you sabotaging your business by hiring a virtual assistant too soon?
Discover the crucial steps you need to take before making that decision and why having solid business systems in place is non-negotiable. I'll share my personal journey and the mistakes I've made along the way, highlighting why simply hiring a VA without having systems in place is a recipe for disaster. You'll hear a powerful case study of how implementing just one of the six core business systems saved a client $700 a month and significantly boosted their team's efficiency.
We’ll explore how effective delegation can be a game-changer for your business, especially when starting with small, manageable tasks like email and calendar management. Proper delegation not only boosts productivity but also frees up precious time for self-care, helping you avoid burnout.
And be sure to listen in to hear about how a handy resource called the BizOps checklist, can help you evaluate and improve your back-office operations seamlessly.
1:44 Debunking some common myths about hiring a VA
5:14 Why it's important to create your systems before hiring a VA
9:28 Common challenges business owners encounter when delegating
14:27 How you're hurting your business when you don't delegate
20:51 How delegating is actually a form of self-care
References Mentioned In This Episode:

Episode 125: How an Online Scheduler Will Help You Manage Your Time

Episode 140: The Power of Self-Care in Business: How to Prioritize and Achieve Success on Your Own Terms

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1. The Hidden Pitfalls of Hiring a VA Without Business Systems (00:00:00)

2. Debunking some common myths about hiring a VA (00:01:44)

3. Why it's important to create your systems before hiring a VA (00:05:14)

4. Common challenges business owners encounter when delegating (00:09:28)

5. How you're hurting your business when you don't delegate (00:14:27)

6. How delegating is actually a form of self-care (00:20:51)