You’ve no doubt heard from friends and colleagues that hiring an offshore Virtual Assistant (V.A.) is a great way to grow your business. 

But how do you know if it’s right for your business? 

Let’s walk through the top 10 things you need to know when hiring a Virtual Assistant:

The idea of support is very alluring, especially when business is rolling in and we can barely stay above water. But it can only be effective when there’s a plan in place, so spend some extra time establishing roles and responsibilities, tightening up your workflow, and establishing some KPIs that will set your V.A. up for success! 

On the flipside, many people decide they need to hire someone, only to struggle to actually delegate work (you know, the ‘it’s faster to do this myself’ syndrome). So, take a tip from some of the best leadership manuals around, and look for tasks that are ripe for delegating in your world. Decide what you love doing and are great at, and look to delegate the rest! 

While there are substantial savings to hiring a V.A., it certainly isn’t free! So, make sure your books are ready for the expense - 1 person per $1 Million in revenue is usually a great rule of thumb. 

• 1 Assistant Per $1 Million In Revenue Is Usually a Great Rule of Thumb

Hiring a V.A. through DCX comes with a lot of value - we help you with the hiring, training, and onboarding. But it still means that you will have a new direct report! People are people, whether they’re in Michigan, Finland, or The Philippines, so be ready to embrace all of the challenges associated with this experience. It might be frustrating at times, but it’s also the most rewarding experience when we find that perfect fit for you and your business. 

I know, I know, you don’t have TIME for training. Well, you better make some because it’s the most important part of this experience! While DCX will assist with this process, no one can train on your business, your clients, and your processes like…YOU! So, get prepared to make time for tons of face time, tons of training, and tons of feedback as you get your new V.A. up to speed. It might feel painful to start, but it will be worth it, we promise! 

Every employee in the world wants the same thing - fair pay, a secure position, the tools they need to succeed, and a good working relationship with their colleagues and manager. DCX will work with you to provide all of this and more for your new employee, but that last part is up to you! Your relationship with your new V.A. will be vital to their success, so make time to get to know them, their culture, and what motivates them professionally. 

If there’s one thing we’ve learned in our many collective years in the industry, it’s this - it takes time to learn this crazy world of Promo! So if you are looking for a plug and play option, this may not be for you. Get your new V.A. started with some simple tasks, give them time to learn the complicated stuff, and before you know it, you’ll be more productive than ever. 

Hiring is about finding the right person for your seat. Despite all our best efforts, we’ll never get these decisions right 100% of the time. DCX is committed to find your best fit, no matter what, so if someone is not working out and you know it, we’ll work together to make a change, even if that means giving someone some bad news. 

Have you invested in software and tools to make your workflow run more smoothly? Are you ready to commit to consistent meetings, education sessions, and constructive feedback? Do you have a bonus plan in place when someone goes above and beyond? All of this is needed for your new V.A. to realize their potential, so spend some time on that environment before any decision is made. 

We can all use a tour guide now and again! With over 400 companies partnering with DCX, don’t be afraid to ask your friends about their experiences, good and bad – it will prepare you for what’s to come! 

Now that you know what to expect… DCX is here to help! 

Book a meeting with one of our team members to ask any questions you might have, discuss next steps, and get this plan into action when you’re ready. 

And as we say around here… Let’s Grow!