If you’re drowning in admin but still hesitant to get help, this one’s for you.
You’ve probably thought about getting support. Maybe even clicked around on VA websites. But then the doubts creep in:
“What if I don’t have enough work to hand over?”
“What if it takes more time to explain than to just do it myself?”
“What if it’s easier to wait until things calm down?”
“Can I even afford this?”
These fears are common, valid - and probably keeping you stuck in the exact loop you want to escape.
The "not enough work" myth
Most business owners don’t realise how much low-value work is hiding in their day.
Answering the same emails. Sending quotes. Chasing invoices. Updating spreadsheets. Managing bookings. Posting on socials.
All of these tasks are repeatable, time-consuming, and ideal for delegation.
Even handing off one of them can give you back hours and headspace every week.
What feels like "not enough" often adds up to a whole day's worth of mental clutter. And it’s usually the kind of work that keeps you reactive instead of strategic.
You don’t need to be ready. You just need to start small.
You don’t need a perfect task list or a fully systemised business to hire a VA.
You just need:
One nagging task that keeps getting bumped
One process you repeat too often
One part of your day that drags you down
That’s your starting point. From there, your VA can help you figure out what to delegate next, and how to do it in a way that actually works.
Even better? The right VA will spot things you hadn’t even considered delegating and take the lead in making it easier.
Fear of time-wasting during the onboarding process?
Yes, onboarding takes some effort. But a good VA doesn’t leave you to figure it out alone.
At Strictly Savvy, we walk you through it with a personalised plan, simple delegation techniques, and one point of contact who learns your business inside out.
You just need a few notes, a voice memo, or a Zoom call. We’ll do the rest.
Your job isn’t to build the system. It’s to show us what’s weighing you down - we’ll turn that into a process that runs without you.
You don’t have to be “ready” to deserve support
If you’re still doing admin at 10pm, falling behind on quoting, or postponing growth decisions because you’re too busy, then it’s not about having “enough” to delegate.
It’s about making space to breathe, think, and get back to doing the work that only you can do.
Even starting small can unlock massive relief. One delegated task can lead to five. And suddenly, you’re not just keeping up - you’re moving forward.
Can I afford it? What about the cost?
This is one of the most common hesitations we hear, and it makes sense. When you’re used to doing everything yourself, paying for help can feel like a luxury.
But here’s the reality: staying stuck in the day-to-day is costing you. In time. In energy. In lost opportunities.
Hiring a VA isn’t just an expense, but an investment in getting your time and focus back.
Imagine:
Two hours a week freed up from email triage
Quoting done faster, meaning quicker client conversions
Bookkeeping handled so you’re not scrambling at tax time
Those gains add up fast, financially and mentally.
Want to calculate what your return on investment could be working with a VA? Use our ROI calculator to run the numbers.
Start small.
If part of you is still thinking, "Maybe later," it might be time to ask: what would actually need to change before you're ready? Often, there's no perfect time - just a growing cost to waiting.
Need help identifying that first task? Let’s have a quick chat. You talk, we listen, and together we’ll map out your first step.
