We’re just over a month away from the summer holidays, can you believe it?!
If you’re a business owner who’s facing the work/life balance this year, you might want to consider working with a virtual assistant. If your biggest headache is keeping your finances in order, you might find you’re better suited to working with a bookkeeper.
So what’s the difference, and how can we help close the gap?
We’ll make this as easy and straightforward as possible;
A bookkeeper is responsible for recording and maintaining a business’s financial transactions, such as purchases, expenses, sales, invoices, and payments. Typically, their remit includes:
- Recording transactions into general ledgers
- Reconciling accounts
- Preparing financial statements (e.g., balance sheet, income statement)
- Managing invoices
- Assisting with payroll
- Tracking expenses
A virtual assistant, on the other hand, can work with you to provide support with general administrative, technical, or creative tasks. Each one often has a specialism, so it’s worth doing your homework if you have a specific need. However, they generally cover smaller tasks such as:
- Managing schedules, calendars, and appointments.
- Handling emails, phone calls, and customer support.
- Making travel arrangements, scheduling meetings, and coordinating tasks.
- Website maintenance, social media management, and diary management.
- Transcription, data entry, and content creation
With that overview, you might already know where you most need support. With this in mind, it’s time to start planning your schedule.
Getting organised for the summer holidays
To understand the level of support you need, it’s a good idea to work out:
- Your financial position – what can you afford
- Where automation can help – make the most of existing software
- Plan your leave – when you want to take time away from the business
- Meet potential VA/Bookkeepers
- Delegate effectively – leave it to them and prioritise your workload
Whether you need them just for the summertime or in the long term, having the right support could make all the difference to your business. At Timewise VA, we specialise in bookkeeping support and VA services.
How can we support your business?
With bespoke solutions to suit your business, we can scale up or cut back to suit your budget and your schedule. To find out how we can support your business this summer, fill in a contact form or call us direct on 07789 383699. The summer holidays are calling – it’s time to get ready.