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Ready, Set… Delegate!
How to Delegate When You’re Bad at it

2. 6 Practical Steps
➢As a small business owner myself, I really do “get it” that your
business is your baby. You founded and built something to be
proud of – with dedication and perspiration – yourself.
➢It is cause for celebration that you have expanded enough to
require qualified support – you know you can no longer
handle each and every task independently.
Enter the Virtual Assistant.

3. 6 Practical Steps
➢To most efficiently utilize your newly-hired helping hand,
however, you will need to delegate tasks that had previously
been yours, alone.
➢Of course, this is entirely the point – but learning to let go of
some of the tasks is a process involving both psychological
and logistical preparation.
➢For some of us it can be difficult to separate from being as
intimately involved as you have been up until this point.

4. 6 Practical Steps
➢From one business owner to another, I’ve put together some
handy exercises to prepare you to Let. Go.
Ready, set… delegate!

5. Keep a delegation list
➢Prior to beginning with a Virtual Assistant, give yourself a
week with an ongoing list next to you at all times. Actively
think through each task you perform.
➢Examine each task for its delegation potential. When you find
one you consider eligible, write it down, even while it’s still
just theoretical.

6. Ask your sounding board
➢Turn to someone you trust – your spouse/partner,
confidante, coach or advisory board – what aren’t you good
at?
Really, nobody can be the best at everything.
➢Maybe you’re taking care of things that someone else could
do better or more efficiently right off the bat.

7. Document outreach guidelines
➢How many points of contact (correspondence, newsletters)
do you want for your clients and suppliers each month?
➢Do you prefer your social media presence to be
predominantly material that is original or passed on from
others in your field?

8. Document outreach guidelines
➢Start writing these things down so your VA can hit the ground
running with minimal formal instruction.
➢When you come across content you feel your audience would
appreciate, throw it into a “social media” file to give your
incoming VA examples of articles, websites or blogs you
favor.

9. Visualize the results
➢Not everyone’s the touchy-feely type, but give it a try.
Imagine what you could get done with the nitty-gritty stuff
out of the way.
➢Surely, you would be able to do more of what you do best,
which is why you run your business in the first place.

10. Visualize the results
➢Additionally, the dreams of reaching a point where you’re not
being eaten by logistical tasks can become a reality by just
letting go a bit.
➢Even better – you’ll earn the possibility of enjoying some free
time.
Nice picture, right? Remember that vision.

11. Interview Process
Enter the interview process with a
clear vision and expectations.
➢When selecting a Virtual Assistant, you will be presented with
a number of qualified, suitable candidates. Make the most of
your interview with each applicant.
➢Succinctly summarize not only what your business does, but
what you envision your VAs role to include.

12. Interview Process
➢At Virtual Assistant Israel, we expect that your business will
expand, and as such, we know your initial needs may change
throughout this expansion.
And that’s okay.
➢Even given those upcoming changes, you’ll feel more
confident with clear-cut expectations in place at the outset,
even if they’re somewhat skeletal.

13. Lists and Files
Avoid being overly concerned that your
lists and files are currently disorganized.
➢VAs are organizational wizards and can absolutely deal with
that – scary, but it’s kind of what Virtual Assistants live for.

14. Conclusion
➢While many articles on delegating in small business instruct
the business owner to lower her standards when outsourcing
in order to find success – with a competent VA at your
disposal, I do not believe you need to compromise.
➢While there is always a learning curve involved, and your VA
can never be you, perhaps she can perform some of your
tasks even better than you can.

15. Conclusion
➢Loosening the reins in order to allow your small business to
grow is not only liberating, it’s one of the greatest
investments you can make in your company.
➢Empower yourself by preparing to delegate, and your
business will soar.

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