09/12/2022
WAIT! 🛑 CEO…before you hire your next “assistant”, I have a question for you…
Do you need to hire a virtual assistant (VA) or an Online Business Manager (OBM)?
Here’s the difference:
📌 VA’s are the worker bees. They are very task oriented. They await your instruction and do the assigned work. VA’s are the implementers of the strategy. They are usually team members, but not team leaders.
👩🏾💼 Online Business Managers are the executive leaders. They are your right hand. OBM’s are forward-thinking and strategy oriented. They basically run the operations of your business so you can focus on scaling the business. OBM’s don’t usually work at an hourly rate.
Now, I believe both are needed. But if you don’t have the budget for that quite yet, you have to figure out which role will benefit you and your company the most.
Whatever you choose, just be clear on expectations and overall job functions.
I suggest you do the following:
- get clear about what you need (do they need to be familiar with a certain software or have a specific specialty?
- write out the job description
- conduct interviews. Don’t just go with the first one that “looks” good
- be sure to vet the incumbent (ask for recommendations)
- before you hire, have them complete a skills test
- for those hiring in other countries, make sure there aren’t any huge language barriers and understand that they may work outside of your business hours.
I can help you determine which role would best fit your needs. AND, chances are, if you’re looking to add to your team, you likely need an overall operational plan.
Let’s build it out! >>> https://bit.ly/buildmyoffice
Pictured below 👇 me and one of my biz besties
