Title: How to Work with a Virtual Assistant (Even If You’ve Never Done It Before)

Thinking of hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA) but not sure how it works? You’re not alone.

Plenty of founders, creatives, and small business owners know they need help — but aren’t sure how to get started, what to delegate, or how the working relationship will actually run.

Whether you need summer holiday cover, ad hoc project help, or long-term support, this guide will walk you through how to work with a VA confidently — even if it’s your very first time.

What can a VA help with?

It depends on their skillset, but here’s a few things I support clients with at Harland VA:

• Diary and inbox management

• Travel planning

• Online research

• Presentation and document creation and formatting

• Project coordination

• Event management

• Social media scheduling and content creation

• Admin and systems streamlining

• Proofreading

You can treat it like having an executive assistant, admin manager, and business sidekick rolled into one — minus the overheads of an employee.

How does it work?

It’s much simpler than you might think:

1. We chat. You tell me what’s going on in your business, what’s overwhelming you, and where you need support.

2. We trial it. We can start with a short-term block of hours or a single project — no big commitment needed. I’ll guide you through what I need to get started.

3. We systemise. I’ll help you get organised — setting up simple systems to make things easier. Think: shared files, password tools like LastPass, task boards, and regular updates via email, Slack, or WhatsApp (whatever works best for you).

What should I delegate?

Here’s a simple tip:

Delegate anything you:

• Hate doing

• Constantly put off

• Aren’t the best person to be doing

• Know could be done faster by someone else

Start with low-risk tasks like calendar tidying, formatting documents, or sending booking confirmations. As trust builds, so does the scope.

Why is working with a VA worth it?

Because your time is your most valuable asset.

Hiring a VA means:

• More time to focus on income-generating work

• Less stress and task overload

• A professional second brain keeping things on track

• Flexibility — no payroll, just support when you need it

Ready to give it a go?

If you’re curious about working with a VA — even just for temporary cover or a short-term project, get in touch!

View packages and pricing, or just drop me an email to explore what’s possible.

P.S. Referrals are very welcome! If you know someone overwhelmed with admin or gearing up for a holiday, I offer a thank-you bonus for successful introductions.