The start-up phase of any new small business is usually the most thrilling, but it's often the most demanding as well. With licenses and registrations to apply for, business and marketing plans to write, business cards, logos, pamphlets, and letterhead to create and much, much more, how can you find the time and money to get it all done? Delegating to an employee is most likely not yet an option, and you may not have the time or some of the skills necessary to complete the numerous tasks on your plate. A Virtual Assistant might just be the ideal solution. The following are some important reasons to consider hiring a Virtual Assistant to assist you with the start-up of your business:

1) Most new small businesses have a limited budget, and often hiring an Assistant, or any employees at all, is out of the question. Hiring a Virtual Assistant will allow you to delegate projects as needed. This means, instead of paying a bi-weekly salary as you would to an employee, you pay only for the hours worked on the projects that you have assigned. You can delegate as much or as little as your budget allows.

2) A Virtual Assistant is also a business owner. They have been through the start-up phase of their own business, and may be able to help you with some of the challenges you face. Often, you can rely on your VA to provide you with objective opinions and ideas about your business since they have been there before. They may even be able to let you know what strategies and ideas have worked best for them.

3) A Virtual Assistant can perform a great number of the duties on your to-do list. This is beneficial to you because it means you don't have to go to multiple sources for a variety of tasks. Most VAs offer a number of services ranging from pamphlet and business card creation, to bulk mailings and more. Some Virtual Assistants can even design a simple website for you. Delegating some of these duties will allow you more time for some of the other more crucial tasks that you must complete.

4) Even if you are one of the fortunate few who have the funds available to begin hiring employees, you may not yet have the office space or equipment that your employee(s) will require. A Virtual Assistant is fully equipped and ready to work from their own office.

Getting your new business up and running is a challenging process, but one you don't have to experience alone. Don't let the lack of space or funds required to hire an employee hinder the start-up growth of your new business. Hiring a Virtual Assistant with administrative skills and entrepreneurial experience may be just what you need to help you get your business off to a great start.