So you’re thinking about hiring a contractor.

Now that you’ve got your business up and running, you’re probably at the point of asking yourself if you should hire an employee or contractor. 

On one hand, you’re very busy and there aren’t enough hours in the day to tackle everything. On the other hand, you’re not quite ready to commit to paying an employee a salary.

There can be many reasons why you’re not ready to commit to paying a full-time salary. Usually, employers like to ensure that the amount of projects justifies the cost of the employee.

Here’s the upside. Regardless of how you choose to hire your additional help, the work can still get done!

Where to start?

By properly vetting your contractor, you can hire someone that sincerely values their work and output quality. That’s a win-win on both sides! You’ve hired someone that can get the job done while being excited about it and contribute to the overall success of your business.

There are so many amazing contractors on UpWork, LinkedIn, and so much more, that have a passion for what they do. 

Remember, you’re paying a professional to execute on a project. Don't short yourself by trying to find the cheapest proposal. Once the project is complete, you’re done paying them!

Always keep a good relationship with a contractor that you enjoyed working with. When you find yourself with ongoing projects, you have a reputable contractor who already understands the needs of your business.

3 Reasons Why a contractor is right for you

• Time Restraints: You need the job done right now and you need it done by a specialist

• Unique Project Opportunity: A project with a unique set of needs has come up that you’ve been dying to get but don’t exactly have all the tools and expertise to execute. Consultants can be amazing advisors throughout the process of completing your new project!

• Flexible Businesses: If you have a seasonal or small business, you can hire a consultant as needed so that you’re not committed to a regular payroll system.

Ready to hire?

Don’t let work escape you and don’t compromise your well-being. If you’re not ready to hire permanent employees now, take advantage of a consultant who has the right intentions, expert knowledge, and composure to get the job done!

It’s 2020 and all of our plans are cancelled.

Who would have thought this is where the economy would be? We’re all doing our best to stay afloat against the unexpected changes COVID-19 has thrown and is still throwing our way.

Now that your business is forced to adapt to the current economic changes, you may be finding yourself overloaded with work. 

In a world where every dollar truly counts and the workload continues to grow, investing in a virtual assistant can be life changing for business owners and C-Suite Executives.

Why a Virtual Assistant in 2020?

Just a few months ago, we could log into LinkedIn and read debates around how “unproductive” employees will become if we allow them to work from home.

Since COVID-19, we have clearly seen that this isn’t true and employers were forced to trust their teams in a different way. Which is why, the idea of having a virtual assistant should no longer feel taboo now that we’re all working from home.

The fact that still remains through all this is, every executive wants to figure out a way to claim back a few hours in their work day. One of the most sought after ways in doing that, is hiring a virtual assistant. 

If you find yourself consistently working against the clock, ask yourself and your team about tasks that can be outsourced such as:

• Expense Reporting

• Operational Projects

• Project Coordination

• Calendar & Schedule Management

Any assistant, virtual or not, knows all too well how administrative tasks can end up being extremely time consuming. 

Executive and Administrative Assistants are the key to productivity. Let's work on how we can give you back time to focus on your priorities!

3 reasons why a virtual assistant is right for your company.

With a little bit of trust and flexibility, the partnership with your new virtual assistant can ultimately turn out to be flawless.

1. Claim Back Your Time!: Outsource projects/tasks that require more time to complete than your schedule allows.

2. Full Business Support As Needed: Expert VA’s carry the knowledge to execute projects/tasks efficiently and will happily offer alternative solutions unique to your company.

3. Cost Effective - No Overhead!: No desk space and tight on the budget for employee benefits? No problem! VA’s are contractors and already have the tools needed to get the work done.

Ready for a Consultation with EAAYS?

Executive Assistant At Your Service (EAAYS) has created a helpful questionnaire to get your wheels turning on projects/tasks that should be up for consideration when restructuring responsibilities.

Start focusing on your business growth now by delegating your administrative tasks today! It is how we overcome these challenges that will set businesses apart from the rest. 

“Innovation often arises in periods of adversity.”  - Alan Lightman writer for The Atlantic.

The key is to continue adapting and using the time we do have in the most efficient way possible.