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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
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Chapters
1. The Hidden Pitfalls of Hiring a VA Without Business Systems (00:00:00)
2. Debunking some common myths about hiring a VA (00:02:22)
3. Why it's important to create your systems before hiring a VA (00:05:52)
4. Common challenges business owners encounter when delegating (00:10:06)
5. How you're hurting your business when you don't delegate (00:15:05)
6. How delegating is actually a form of self-care (00:21:29)
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