The 5 signs that say “You need a PA for the Day”

Written on the 13th of January 2010 by Michelle Carr

Most small business owners wear many different hats, they are the receptionist, the bookkeeper, the secretary, the marketing manager, the graphic designer and the list goes on. Statistics show that the average small business owner spends 1/3 of their time on administration. That’s 1/3 of wasted income generating time. Listed below are 8 signs that you could use just a little help. You don’t need the hassle or costs of full time staff but just a little help as and when you need it.

Sign 1. Client Neglect – Are you constantly chasing you tail and your clients or customers are suffering for it. The deadlines are passing and suddenly you aren’t delivering on those promises.

Sign 2. Missed Opportunities – Are you falling behind in following up on prospects or leads to generate more business because your attention is focused on administration or catching up.

Sign 3. Crushed under the Paperwork – Is the paperwork piling up around you and suddenly you can’t find that vital piece of paper or message. Your desk is cluttered, your schedule falling further behind because of disorganization and tasks left undone or half finished.

Sign 4. High Stress and Low Motivation – After a long day do you only see the impossible mountainload of work ahead and not feel the satisfaction of great days work done.

Sign 5. Where’s have my family and friends gone - Has your social and family time become non-existant because every waking moment is spent trying to catch up.

Chances are if you are a business owner managing all your own administration you related to at least one if not all the above scenarios and you, your business and clients/customers would reap the benefits of a virtual assistant.

Your SBE assistant and our team of professionals can not only look after all your administration task with ease and professionalism we can even update your logo, website content, marketing material and create streamlined, automated marketing campaigns for you. There is no need to coordinate 3 or 4 service providers again, we have it all here in one place and when you need it.