At what point should you consider hiring someone to help you in your business?

The best time to bring someone on is usually earlier than you think. I always recommend starting with a Virtual Assistant, even if it is just for a few hours a week. You do not need to wait until you are drowning in tasks. In fact, hiring before you are overwhelmed helps you grow more sustainably and prevents burnout.

When I hired my first VA, I did not think I could afford it. I also was not sure what tasks to give her. But we figured it out together. You do not need to have it all mapped out perfectly. Start small and be willing to learn and adjust as you go.

Here is how you can approach it:

• Start with five hours per week. Choose simple, recurring tasks like inbox management, uploading content, or scheduling social media posts. These are easy to delegate and make a big difference in your bandwidth.
• Watch how things evolve. As your VA becomes more familiar with your business, they can take on more. In my case, we started at five hours, then moved to ten, then fifteen, and eventually full-time. That growth happened naturally as my needs and their value both increased.
• Focus on freeing up your energy. Even delegating a small handful of tasks can help you shift your focus to the work that moves your business forward. That could be marketing, creating, or showing up for your audience.

Hiring someone, even for a few hours a week, is one of the smartest ways to step into your role as the CEO of your business. Start small. Grow steadily. And build your support system one task at a time.