Multiplying Hours in the Day: One Business Owner’s Journey
Our story begins with a driven entrepreneur who was a one-person show.
He juggled everything in his business: crafting compelling blog posts, marketing on social media, managing his calendar, handling complex projects, crunching numbers, meeting with new potential clients, and working with existing clients.
He could do it all …until he couldn’t.
He expanded his team by bringing on board an accountant and a project manager, which took some work off his plate but as the business multiplied, he found himself stretched too thin.
He found himself working late nights and sacrificing precious family time. He could never turn off or relax. The pressure to maintain a consistent online presence, keep up with a packed calendar, oversee multiple projects – plus manage his team – was taking its toll.
He knew he needed more help, but hiring another full-time employee was a stretch. He wondered if there was a more efficient and affordable solution to his growing pains. Little did he know that the perfect solution did, in fact, exist.
He found a cost-effective alternative to another full-time employee: Hiring an Administrative Assistant to take over those time-consuming administrative tasks.
He experienced the power– and the relief–of delegation. By recognizing his own limitations and strategically outsourcing non-core tasks, he reclaimed his time, reduced stress, and ultimately, accelerated his business growth.
Here are 10 ways to open up more time by hiring an in-person or virtual Administrative Assistant in your business:
Consider an assistant doesn’t have to be assigned to help just one person, but can help the entire team or a part of your staff. Reduce workload for yourself and also key employees.
Delegate simple tasks like scheduling appointments and meetings.
Work with your assistant to cut down on email clutter. This is a great early task that immediately reduces your workload. Unsubscribing alone can consume a tremendous amount of time you and your team may not have.
Train your assistant on your preferences so they can book travel for you and the team.
Have your assistant organize paper or digital files to reduce administrative burden.
Any Administrative professional can handle document creation, editing, and maintenance.
An assistant can handle any data entry your team may need and set up systems to manage it.
If your business is heavily client or customer-facing, teach your Assistant how to handle basic inquiries and questions.
Delegate research on anything from new internal systems to great restaurants to take your wife out to for dinner.
Over time, as they learn your business, your Assistant can set up and manage project management systems to help your team work more efficiently.
Recommended Reading:
Don't let your top talent– including you– be stifled by overwhelming workloads and busy work. Handing off tasks to a dedicated admin person will allow each team member to do their best work and maximize your business potential.
Doescher Group can help you identify areas where delegation can significantly impact your business. Our expert team can provide tailored solutions to streamline your operations, boost productivity, and elevate your business to new heights.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your business goals.