Some believe the word “outsource” has a negative cogitation. But, what it really boils down to is whether you have the time or money to complete a task. This is true in our personal and professional lives. We could all paint our houses, but a professional can probably do it better and more efficiently. Hiring an independent contractor to support your small business can help you run more efficiently.

No matter if you are a baker, landscaper, restaurant owner, or HVAC technician, you are more than likely working with a full plate. Your day-to-day operations, ordering supplies, paying bills, supervising employees, managing customers and selling your products and services can take up the majority of your time.

This is where a virtual assistant (VA) or online business manager (OBM) can help support your efforts.

Are you curious about the services virtual assistants offer? Check out some descriptions and tips we use to complete these tasks.

General Administrative Services- From invoicing to file organization, the tedious tasks will be off of your plate. These tasks can take away from you getting done the specialized work only you can do. Or these tasks steal you away from your time with friends and family. *Tip- Gift yourself more time by delegating general administrative tasks to a virtual assistant.