How Can I Have a Holiday from My Business but Not Shut Shop?
Lora LCVA • February 26, 2021
Making a holiday work when running a business can often seem impossible. Nobody wants to shut the door on existing or potential clients, if that’s for two days or two weeks.
We all deserve a break, however maybe you can’t imagine taking any time off as there is no one to look after your business while you’re away. Or perhaps your employees have organised some time off and you’re unsure how you will cover their work whilst they are absent. As an employer, you may put your own holiday plans on hold in order to cover your employees’ workload. It can be even more difficult for small businesses to do this if there are only a handful or employees, or if you are your business!
Instead of fretting, the alternative is hiring a virtual assistant (VA) to provide cover for your business. A virtual assistant can provide great holiday cover so that you can be permanently open for business no matter where you are and what you’re doing.
Why you should hire a VA to provide holiday cover
Virtual support can help take the weight off your shoulders whilst you take a much-needed break or holiday and be rest assured that you have somebody capable and competent in handling your work.
A VA will meet you first for a handover, where you can brief them on the tasks that will need completing. When you’re confident that your holiday cover is in place, you can put your feet up and relax knowing that your business is in good hands.
So, what can a VA do?
A VA can respond to email enquiries while you’re gone, organise and filter your main inbox and manage conversations on your behalf – allowing you to take a break from your inbox. If you don’t want to be inactive on social media, then a VA can also create and schedule your social media posts – keeping your marketing strategy on track despite your absence.
A VA who takes on personal assistant (PA) tasks can also help you with organising and planning your trip, such as booking travel and accommodation arrangements. They can also notify clients, employees and anyone else necessary that you have a holiday/break booked in.
What can LCVA do for you?
At LCVA, we work to improve the quality of life for busy people. You may be hugely busy with work or a business, as well as keeping things running smoothly at home. We’re here to take the burden from your shoulders, helping you enjoy your time with family and friends.
We are we often busy bees looking after the fort for our clients who are enjoying a break away – which they deserve! Some of our clients have enjoyed their time away so much that they have pre-booked our holiday cover for their next break away! Having our support will help you spend more quality time with the people you love and take the break you need.
We can help you with:
- Household administration
- Event organisation & management
- Wedding planning & organisation
- Utilities management
- Bookkeeping
- Making travel arrangements & booking holidays
- VA & PA duties – including diary management
- Holiday cover - including telephone answering, email & diary management
If the task you’d like help with isn’t covered here, please get in touch to see if we can assist you - info@lcvaservices.com.
👇 The Key Takeaways:
- Everyone deserves a break or a holiday, whether they are a small business with only a handful or employees, or if they are the business.
- Hiring a virtual assistant can relieve you from your workload and let you enjoy your time off and enjoy quality time with your family and friends.
- A VA can cover a variety of tasks dependent on the services they offer, from administrative tasks and day-to-day activities to social media content creation and management.
- VA’s can also help book your holiday along with sorting travel arrangements.
- At LCVA, we offer holiday support to all of our existing clients however we always welcome new businesses! We can help you cover administration, event organisation and management, bookkeeping, PA duties, social media management, dairy management.
- Who knows, the virtual support over your break may become a more permanent fixture to outsource your workload!
Spring is such a lovely season – flowers are blooming, the days get longer, and everyone starts to get excited for the warm weather! But spring is also the perfect time for refreshing and renewal in our homes and lives – and with LCVA, you can refresh your business too! In this blog, we’ll explore how working with us can help you spring into productivity, streamline your workflow, and prepare your business for a successful year ahead. This season is an ideal time to streamline, organise and reset your business branding, strategies, or even just have a good old clean out of your inbox – and we can help with that! Spring Cleaning Your Business In a lot of ways, businesses are like homes! They can benefit from the same decluttering process – just as you might clear out some old clothes from your wardrobe or weed your garden – you can organise your digital space or clear out your OneDrive folders in an effort to run your business more smoothly. But we know all of this organisation is time-consuming - many entrepreneurs find themselves buried under a mountain of administrative tasks that take away from the important work of growing their business. We can help clear away that "clutter" by offering services such as organising your digital files and managing your inbox. Here are some specific ways LCVA can help with your spring business cleaning: Organising Emails: We can manage your inbox, sort through emails, set up folders, and filing away correspondence so you’re not constantly overwhelmed with communication. By supporting you in these areas, we can ensure your days run smoothly. Managing Calendars, Projects & Tasks: LCVA can take over administrative tasks like scheduling meetings, setting reminders, or updating project management systems, giving you more time to focus on important business matters. Clearing Out Old Data: If your OneDrive or Dropbox are cluttered with outdated information, we can help clean that up, ensuring your files are up to date and easy to access. Spring cleaning isn’t just about clearing your physical space; it’s about creating room for the growth and success you want in your business. With our help, you’ll be able to focus on what really matters! Rejuvenating Your Workflow for Maximum Efficiency Spring isn’t just a time to tidy up—it’s an opportunity to rejuvenate. Just like your home gets a deep clean, your business workflows can also benefit from a thorough refresh. Are you spending too much time on administrative work? Are there tasks that feel repetitive and slow down your productivity? If so, it's time to rethink. We can step in and take over the tasks that slow down your day-to-day operations. By offloading these responsibilities, you can focus on more strategic aspects of your business! Here’s how LCVA can help rejuvenate your workflow: Customer Service: With the help of LCVA, you can delegate customer service tasks, whether it’s responding to inquiries, conducting market or business research, or ordering products. This frees you up to work on more creative or strategic initiatives. Social Media & Content Creation: Managing your online presence is crucial, but it’s also time-consuming. We can support you with content creation, scheduling social media posts, and managing engagement across platforms. By rejuvenating your workflow and letting us manage the day-to-day tasks, you’ll create more space for innovation and business growth. A Time for Renewal and Fresh Strategies Easter represents a time of renewal, fresh starts, and growth. It’s a time to reflect on where you are and where you want to go—and your business can benefit from this same mindset! With spring in the air, now is the perfect time to refresh your business strategies! This season isn’t just about clearing out old habits and processes; it’s also about embracing new opportunities and ideas. We can help you revamp your marketing strategy, plan for new product launches, or refresh your brand’s message. Here are a few ways LCVA can help you prepare for growth this season: Marketing Campaigns: Whether it’s creating product promotion or launching a new service, we can help you execute your marketing campaigns. We can handle the behind-the-scenes work—writing content, designing promotional materials, and tracking results. Website Updates & Content Creation: Keeping your website fresh and up to date is essential, and we can support you in this area too. From blog writing to updating your offerings, we can ensure your website reflects your current business goals. Customer Engagement: We can also assist with customer outreach, sending personalised emails or letters, and gathering feedback. This engagement helps foster loyalty and sets the foundation for long-term success. Just as Spring symbolises new beginnings, your business can benefit from a renewed approach to marketing, customer outreach, and strategic planning. Let us help you embrace these opportunities and move your business forward! Preparing for the Busy Summer Season While we’re in the heart of spring, it’s important to remember that summer is just around the corner. For many businesses, the summer months are a peak season for sales, growth, and activity. So, now is the time to get ahead of the game and prepare for the busy months ahead! By outsourcing tasks to us, you can focus on revenue-generating activities and avoid burnout when the summer rush begins. You’ll set your business up for success and avoid the stress of juggling too many responsibilities during the summer months. Conclusion So, are you ready to spring into action? By working with us, you can ensure your business is organised, efficient, and ready to thrive. With the right support, this spring could mark the beginning of your most successful year yet - let’s work together to give your business the fresh start it deserves! If you want to find out more about how we can help you, email us at info@lcvaservices.com or DM on social media now!
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