Make YourChoice a Wise One.
Alternatives and solutions to remote assistance and freelance management.
If you talk to any entrepreneur or small business owner, they’ll tell you the same thing; the more the business grows, the more the to-do list grows. They’ll also tell you that business growth is what keeps them pushing; it’s the flame that ignites their entrepreneurial spirit. The growth keeps them fighting through late nights and early mornings, as they see their vision take shape and become positioned to take off.
Most importantly, the successful business owner will tell you that they can only handle so many 12-hour workdays. At a certain point they realize the to-do list isn’t getting any shorter, and they definitely aren’t going to magically stumble upon any extra hours in a day. No matter how hard they try, there simply just isn’t enough time to get it all done. That’s when the business owner must make a decision. I like to call it the entrepreneurial cross roads.
There are 3 choices at this crossroad; grow, sustain, or move on. Let’s be honest, owning a business is hard and not for the meek. Many have attempted entrepreneurship but eventually made the decision to move on. The challenges and hurdles along the way are often overwhelming, leaving even the sharpest business-minded individuals to conclude that the juice really isn’t worth the squeeze. Moving on doesn’t necessarily indicate failure or giving up; it could just mean that the calling or passion might be found elsewhere. A lot of today’s successful business owners started and moved on from numerous businesses before finding something that brought them true passion and a fire to build and scale.
Entrepreneurs that enjoy the perks of flexibility, but don’t enjoy the hustle and bustle of business growth will end up on the path to sustainability, also known as self-employment. This path provides more consistency and manageability. When these entrepreneurs find themselves fighting a battle against time that they simply cannot win, they stop taking new customers or clients. They realize that opportunities for growth do exist, but they are content with their current business and aren’t interested in adding any more to their plate. These entrepreneurs aren’t any less successful because they choose not to scale. With less on their plate, they can maintain focus and provide consistent, quality results, which leads to constant referrals and a high demand for their services.
Finally, the bumpiest, rockiest, and most curved path of all – growth. Most entrepreneurs who have headed down this path have been introduced to the idea of employing a virtual assistant (VA) in the early stages of their new journey. Although having a virtual assistant might be helpful for some very basic tasks, the thought of entrusting this service during such a critical growth period seems careless and risky. How can you trust someone that’s half way across the country or even the world? Or what if you need assistance beyond what the virtual assistant can offer? Is this really the best way to leverage the power and efficiency of outsourcing in your business? Virtual assistants can also be more difficult to properly train, leading to frustrations that may have you second-guessing your entire business as a whole.
Running a business isn’t easy and your needs change daily. This is why we created YourChoice Concierge (YCC). Unlike a virtual assistant, YourChoice will work with you to make sure you’re making the most of your time and productivity. By partnering you with someone who is local and available both on-site and remotely, we are able to help you effectively manage your busy tasks.
With a remote or on-site concierge, you have the benefit of a more unified and structured working relationship that is sure to bring you the positive, effective, and meaningful results your business needs to be successful. A virtual assistant is less personal and effective, as the working relationship is often plagued by communication barriers that may prevent the success and results you desire for your business.
A virtual assistant could disappear on you in the middle of the night. This lack of accountability can be detrimental to business growth and at YCC we are committed to avoiding that. At YCC, account managers can provide backup when needed so that you are never left without the assistance you signed up for.
At YourChoice Concierge, we found a gap that needed to be filled. Unlike a VA, a YourChoice Concierge will provide foresight and leave you with valuable tools and strategies that you can use well into the future. We get to know you, including your top priorities and long-term goals. Virtual assistants typically lack foresight and only have a small skill set, whereas YCC can provide a team of concierges and contractors with a broad range of skills to support your ever-changing business needs.
If you’re hesitating or aren’t 100% sure how it works, please reach out to us today for your free consultation. Give us a call or fill out the form on our website to begin initial discussions so we can determine your top priorities and goals, and make sure you have the opportunity to give clear directions and expectations for your YourChoice Concierge.