Is It The Right Time to Hire a Distant Assistant For Your Business?
Is It the Right Time to Hire a Distant Assistant for Your Business?
People ask, “When is the right time to hire a Distant Assistant?” Whether you have a fledgling business or an expanding company, it’s undeniable that there are a lot of tasks that need to be done. Having a reliable support can do wonders for your productivity and peace of mind.
Yet there are some people who are hesitant to break the status quo of the team by hiring new blood. Others just keep on taking new tasks to themselves, either to keep costs low or not knowing how to delegate. It leaves them trapped in a quagmire of mundane tasks in the long run.
So when is it a good time to hire a Distant Assistant that can help you get through your daily administrative tasks?
Here are just some of the signs that it’s time to hire your very own Distant Assistant:
Your Business is Growing
Growth can mean many things. It can mean acquiring new things or changing something for the better. It can be as simple as finally hitting your stride in the business, or maybe go as far as step out of your comfort zone to achieve new heights.
“You will either step forward into growth, or you will step backward into safety.” -Abraham Maslow
Whichever might be the case, you’ll find that you suddenly have more tasks to fulfill on a daily basis. On top of managing your team and other administrative tasks, you now have to handle tasks related to facilitate said growth in your company.
With new projects come new tasks. It may be uncomfortable or exhausting to try to catch up on all of them. Nevertheless, it’s a good thing.
That means you are growing.
Whether you realize it or not, that growth is making you go beyond the limits of expectation and time. What once was 6 hours of work a day may have increased to 10. This leaves you no time for yourself to think of new ways on how to improve upon your company. In the long run, it could lead to stagnation and a falloff of your growth.
That could be your sign that it’s the right time to hire a Distant Assistant. Do you find things getting out of your control? How many tasks do you have right now, and how long does it take you to complete them?
Consider your situation carefully. A Distant Assistant can save you time and energy.
Routine Tasks Are Burning You Out
Getting used to routines limits your long-term viewpoint. You become satisfied with how you are doing, and you don’t see the point of coming up with fresh ideas to improve your business. Productivity subtly dies, pulling down everything you’ve worked hard for.
As your business continues to grow, there exists a need to adapt to changes that come with it. Innovation is one thing you constantly need to strive for. New trends are always emerging here and there, and it pays to be ahead of the curve at all times.
“Innovation is the specific instrument of entrepreneurship. The act that endows resources with a new capacity to create wealth.” -Peter Drucker
Another thing to avoid is getting stuck in a cycle of routines that take up all your time, leading to burnout. Business burnout is a common occurrence especially in small business owners. Some people have been doing everything by themselves that they forget to take a break. While there are tasks that need your constant attention at all times, surely there are some that you can delegate to a trusted assistant or two to take the load off your shoulders.
If you find yourself becoming unproductive or feeling burnt out, that may be telling you to take some time to slow down. You might be wondering, how to do that and keep the business running smoothly?
With the help of a Distant Assistant, you can do just that. The time you will get back from not having to do the daily grind yourself can allow you to step back and find new ways to take your business to new heights. You can now take it slow and recalibrate, so you can avoid burnout and similar stressful situations in your business in the future.
If you still find yourself out of ideas, take the time to unwind and find new inspirations. Now that you have a Distant Assistant, you finally have the time to do just that.
You Want to Explore New Business Opportunities
Business opportunities can be found everywhere, if you’re keen to look for it. One example is the rapid rise of social media, which has greatly opened doors for everyone, especially to business owners. With people sharing their thoughts and ideas in public or like-minded groups, an idea for a business can suddenly come up out of nowhere.
Of course, not everyone would be able to pursue such opportunities. While some just doesn’t want to take the risk, others consider the logistics of trying new things and dealing with the consequences of failure. They don’t want to take on new employees and then have to let them go if they need to cut the cord on a failed venture.
That is the beauty of hiring Distant Assistants. You can delegate tasks and projects that you wish to pursue on the side, or even build an ad-hoc team of distant assistants for a new venture. If you decide to not continue with a particular venture, you can simply opt to redivert them to handling your daily routine tasks, or hold the service until you find new business ideas that you would like to test out.
We understand why a business would hesitate to take the plunge. However, opportunities do not always come to you. Sometimes you have to look for them or create them yourself. If you need a hand with that, our Distant Assistants will be more than happy to help.
“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” -Milton Berle
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The call to innovate is always there. You just have to find the courage to stand and make things happen. Don’t allow yourself to be swallowed by the old traditions in business. Take a step forward and pursue new business opportunities if you can.
“The problem is never how to get new, innovative thoughts into your mind, but how to get old ones out.” -Dee Hock
There are so many things that the world can offer. Business opportunities usually come when you least expect them. It’s best to always be ready to seize them.
Hiring a distant assistant is a great decision, and not only if you want to save up time and energy. Having a great dedicated distant assistant by your side can be a great help in your business.
Have you encountered the three signs? Then it must be the right time to hire a distant assistant. Connect with us and we’ll help you find the right DA for you.
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About Jaime Jay
Meet Jaime Jay – a man who wears many hats, and wears them all admirably. He's a master connector, an entrepreneur extraordinaire, and a published author who knows how to get things done.
Before he found his way to the business world, Jaime served his country as a brave paratrooper in the U.S. Army. But that's just the beginning of his many accomplishments.
He's the founder of the renowned Bottleneck Distant Assistant Services firm, and his book "Quit Repeating Yourself" has become a must-read for entrepreneurs everywhere.
When he's not busy building his empire, you can find him on his beloved Harley Davidson, cruising through the countryside and taking in the invigorating effects of Uitwaaien – a Dutch practice that involves facing the wind to boost health and relieve stress.
He enjoys spending his free time outside building stuff with his wife, Nikita the dog and their two kittens (for now at least) Tommy and Tater.
He is ‘over-the-moon’ happily married to his wonderful wife Sara, his amazing daughter, Jessica, who is serving our country as a United States Army soldier. Jaime and Sara are the proud grand parents of two beautiful little girls.
Victoria Dorsano2023-09-17Bottleneck has been such an amazing support for my business! They have a seamless process to ensure you find the right fit for your DDA. I am so thankful I started working with them! I'm now able to accomplish so much more in my business with a personal DDA and editing team on my side. Thank you!!
Rockwell Felder2023-03-15I cannot thank the team at Bottleneck enough for their incredible support of our business. Their team has played a vital role in helping us staff our customer support and ensuring our customers were satisfied with our services. Their Distant Assistants were extremely helpful in answering inquiries promptly, handling complaints, and providing solutions to our customers' needs. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and communication skills are exceptional. Working with Bottleneck has been a fantastic experience, and I highly recommend their services to anyone needing a reliable and efficient virtual assistant, especially for customer support.
Karen Ravano2022-09-24I am grateful and blessed to be part of this team. It’s such a wonderful experience because i gain more experience and help me enhance my basic skills. This will be my stepping stone to my career as a newbie in this kind of industry. It would help to reach my goals.
Jeany Mercadal2022-09-16Bottleneck Distant Assistants can lessen the burden of company owners. We provide excellent services depending on our client needs. We are not scam, clients surely get more than what they pay for. Being part of this team helped me hone my skills and become excellent in all my works.
Jeff Peñaflor2022-09-14I started last March 24, 2021 as a Dedicated Distant Assistant and it was an awesome experience. In this new journey, as Security Administrator of Bottleneck Distant Assistants, I have been supported by the team, A LOT !!!! All help that I need, the whole team is there to support me. I know that there are a lot of room for improvements with my skills and what I know, but because of BNDA, I became equipped with all the weapons I need to conquer the daily challenges especially with my tasks. With BNDA, they will not just help you to aim high, but soar the skies!
Tinoe D2022-09-09I don't remember the last time I loved what I was doing until Bottleneck came into the picture. I love working for bottleneck, they are professional. The management makes the workplace fun and they're very flexible. I definetly recommend that you make that important switch and be part of something big today by joining BNDA.
Michael Goodcliffe2022-09-09Jaime and his team are incredible at what they do! Joining them has been one of the best decisions in my life! I whole heartedly recommend them to anyone who are looking to scale and improve their business. Their highly 'Dedicated Distant Assistants' are well trained. They are top notch!
GM Simon2022-09-08Working with Bottleneck is not just having one or two assistants working alongside you. You have the support of the whole team behind them as well.
Ma. Edeliza Silot2022-09-07Aside from the knowledge gained, the trainers are highly commendable.
Sara Knox2022-09-07What an awesome business! Finally, a way to hire the RIGHT person for my administrative tasks and they are remote! No office space to consider, W2's, 1099's or payroll. Jaime and his team of remote workers are top-notch! I hired my first assistant in May. I recently suffered a motorcycle accident and it left me unable to work for 2 weeks. But my assistant stepped right in to guide our CEO on all matters financial. It’s so nice to have that stress eliminated from my life!
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