A couple of months ago, I provided tips on how to integrate a virtual assistant into your business, however before you integrate a VA, you need to determine whether or not you’re even ready to hire one. Therefore, I created this assessment to help small business owners/entrepreneurs to determine just that. So, if you have been considering hiring additional help, perhaps a virtual assistant, please answer the following questions honestly based on your current business situation. Then, at the end, tally up your score to see if you are ready to hire a virtual assistant.

1. How many hours per week do you spend on administrative tasks (e.g., email management, scheduling, data entry, social media management, website maintenance, etc.)?

          A) Less than 5 hours (1 point)

          B) 5-10 hours (2 points)

          C) 10-20 hours (3 points)

         D) More than 20 hours (4 points)

2. How often do you feel overwhelmed by your workload?

          A) Rarely (1 point)

          B) Occasionally (2 points)

          C) Frequently (3 points)

          D) Almost always (4 points)

3. Do you find yourself neglecting strategic tasks (e.g., business development, sales, marketing) because of routine administrative duties?

          A) No, I manage both well (1 point)

          B) Occasionally, but I usually keep up (2 points)

          C) Yes, it happens often (3 points)

          D) I rarely get to focus on strategic tasks (4 points)

4. What is your monthly budget for additional support or outsourcing?

          A) Less than $500 (1 point)

          B) $500-$1,000 (2 points)

          C) $1,000-$2,000 (3 points)

          D) More than $2,000 (4 points)

5. How often do tasks pile up or deadlines get missed due to a lack of time?

         A) Rarely (1 point)

         B) Sometimes (2 points)

         C) Often (3 points)

         D) Almost always (4 points)

6. How much of your work could be handled by someone else with proper instructions (e.g., social media management, customer service, website maintenance, etc.)?

          A) Less than 25% (1 point)

          B) 25%-50% (2 points)

          C) 50%-75% (3 points)

          D) More than 75% (4 points)

7. How comfortable are you with delegating tasks to others?

         A) Not comfortable at all (1 point)

         B) Somewhat comfortable (2 points)

         C) Comfortable (3 points)

         D) Very comfortable (4 points)

It’s Score Time:

7-11 Points: You are managing well without a virtual assistant.

12-18 Points: You could benefit from part-time assistance, especially for specific tasks.

19-25 Points: A virtual assistant would significantly help in managing your workload and free up your time.

26-28 Points: You’re in urgent need of a virtual assistant to prevent burnout and focus on growing your business.

Now for Next Steps:

Based on your score, consider researching virtual assistant services that fit your budget and business needs. Hiring a VA can help you reclaim time, reduce stress, and focus on what truly matters for your business.

Please feel free to contact me, Jacqueline Johnson Dots Konnected Virtual Assistance Services for a FREE 30-minute consultation.