Outsourcing Pros and Cons

Once you’ve considered all three of these ideas, the decision will be easy for you.

Is there a genuine need for outsourcing?
Outsourcing pros: Are you already overwhelmed, or thinking of an upcoming event that’s going to be overwhelming you soon? No matter how overwhelmed you are, there is probably something simple that can be outsourced without too much drama, and that would provide relief. A workflow that operates smoothly is a good indicator of success.

Outsourcing cons: If you outsource to a huge company that doesn’t take your priorities seriously, you’ll feel underserved and under-important. You need relief, not more stress and certainly no backlog of work. You need your work systems flowing smoothly so you can maximize profit and minimize problems. Check out small, independent firms like NAVA (Need a VA), where a skilled Virtual Assistant can remove those annoying chores that take up your time.

Is it cost effective to outsource?
Outsourcing Pros: With the right outsourcing company, you can get Virtual Assistants at a very low rate. Because the workload will be accomplished at a fast rate, you won’t incur expensive backlogs and customer complaints, which will save money in the long run.

Outsourcing Cons: If hiring someone would provide workload relief but increase your stress at the bank, then outsourcing could be more problematic than it’s worth. Costs vary dramatically, so check your Virtual Assistant provider for pricing before making a commitment. NAVA can provide a highly skilled, tested, and fully trainable VA with a good reliability record for a fraction of the cost compared to hiring another employee.

Is it too cumbersome to bring on a Virtual Assistant?
Outsourcing Pros: Done properly, bringing on a Virtual Assistant does not need to add to the workload. Because a VA can be hired through an agency, the paperwork is far less than adding an additional employee. And the VA can start doing the simple, repetitive tasks that take so long: bookkeeping, tracking workflow, video editing and uploading, responding to social media, finding pictures to go with your blog posts, assembling your ad copy into Facebook ads, etc.

Outsourcing Cons: If the training and orientation process is too painful, you’ll spend so much time on the front end that you’ll be adding additional stress before you feel any relief. A good Virtual Assistant agency should make it easy for you to add Virtual Assistants. There should be paperwork in place such as agreements and contracts. At NAVA, there is the additional benefit that all VA’s are required to sign non-disclosure agreements and put the customer first.

No matter what you decide, talk to an expert who’s experienced Virtual Assistant services for herself. Jenny Jordan’s NAVA is a small, independent company, based on high regard and value for the customer, smooth operations, and eliminating all the problems that she experienced when hiring her first VA many years ago.

You might just owe it to yourself to experience a reliable Virtual Assistant first-hand. Check out NAVA today at http://www.needava.com/outsourcing-pros-and-cons/