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Ken Miller from AIVAlution talks about How to Know When to Hire a V.A.

Choosing Between Onshore and Offshore VAs

Ken explained the differences between onshore and offshore virtual assistants, noting that onshore VAs typically cost $20-25 per hour while offshore VAs cost $6-7 per hour. He advised that startups should hire a VA when they become overwhelmed by mundane, repetitive tasks, as this indicates they are running out of time to invest in their business. Ken emphasized his own experience running multiple businesses and the importance of recognizing when to delegate tasks to maintain business growth.

Virtual Assistants for Task Management

Ken discussed the benefits of using virtual assistants (VAs) to handle repetitive tasks such as email management, social media, and calendar scheduling. He shared his experience with four VAs who have different skill sets and highlighted how they have significantly freed up his time. Ken explained that his executive VA, who has been with him for a while, handles multiple email inboxes and knows which emails require his attention, while also managing his calendar effectively.

Virtual Assistant Hiring Best Practices

Ken shared his experience with hiring virtual assistants (VAs) and managing access to his business accounts. He emphasized the importance of conducting thorough due diligence when hiring offshore VAs and suggested interviewing multiple candidates to build trust. Ken also highlighted the benefits of using VAs and artificial intelligence for business scaling, expressing regret for not embracing these tools earlier in his entrepreneurial journey. Mary encouraged startups to leverage Ken's advice for success and invited viewers to book a call with her at BusinessRiff.com for further assistance.