Everything you need to know before delegating like a pro.
As your to-do list grows and your calendar fills up, one thing becomes clear: you
can’t do it all.

That’s where a virtual assistant (VA) can be a game-changer.
But how do you hire one? Where do you even start?
In this beginner’s guide, we’ll walk you through exactly what a VA is, how they
can help, and the steps to hiring one that’s right for your business.

What Is a Virtual Assistant?
A virtual assistant is a remote professional who supports your business or
personal life by handling time-consuming tasks—from admin and email
management to customer service, social media, bookkeeping, and more.
Unlike an in-house hire, a VA works online, giving you flexibility without the
overhead of in-house employment.

What Can a VA Do for You?
Here are just a few common tasks our VAs at Worldwide VA provide for our
clients:
• Managing emails and calendars
• Data entry and CRM updates
• Research and lead generation
• Social media scheduling
• Invoicing and bookkeeping
• Customer support

When Should You Hire a VA? If you’re…
• Working late just to keep up with admin
• Spending more time on tasks in your business than growing it
• Missing opportunities because you’re stretched thin…then it’s probably time.
Hiring a VA lets you reclaim hours each week, focus on high-value work, and get
your life back.

5 Steps to Hiring Your First VA

1. List the tasks you want to delegate
Start with a brain dump. Everything you’re currently doing that doesn’t require
you—that’s what your VA can take on.

2. Choose the right type of VA
At Worldwide VA, we match you with specialists based on your business
needs—whether that’s admin, marketing, or executive support.

3. Define your expectations
Set clear goals, tools you’ll use (like Slack, Asana, Google Workspace), and how
often you’ll communicate.

4. Start with a trial period
We offer 20hour and 40hour a week pricing packages so you can test the waters.
Start small, and scale as you go.

5. Review and refine
Like any working relationship, it gets better over time. We help you track
progress and continuously optimise delegation.

Why Choose Worldwide VA?
With Worldwide VA, you get more than just a freelancer—you get a reliable, pre
vetted professional backed by our support team and systems.

• Native-English speaking VAs
• Affordable packages and expert support
• No recruitment headaches
• Scalable support as your business grows
Hiring your first VA doesn’t need to be complicated. We make the process simple, personalised, and stress-free.