Benefits of Hiring a Freelancer in the Midst of COVID-19
- foundationsva
- Mar 15, 2020
- 2 min read
Looking around, you might find yourself feeling like you are living in a "twilight zone". You are not alone! COVID-19 is changing the way our businesses are functioning and we are being forced to adapt. Many companies are being forced to shut down their locations and sending employees home, many with no pay. It has been genuinely heartbreaking to witness.
As I watch what often looks like the apocalypse unfolding, I am watching virtual work increase astronomically in popularity. Outsourcing freelancers, virtual assistants specifically, has been the saving-grace of many companies world-wide. But what are the Benefits? Why outsource to someone you have never met?
1- Hindering the Spread of Germs in the Workplace
This is one that seems more on the obvious side, but that is why I am listing it at number one. Many countries have shut down all non-essential businesses to help prevent the spread of the virus. Starting the hiring process for a VA now is going to help you get ahead of possible (and likely) shutdowns in the next couple weeks.
2- Cost-Effectiveness
When employers hire their employees they are typically responsible for providing benefits. This is not the case for freelancers. You can save 20-30 percent by hiring freelancers! It is important to note, you are going to find many people raising their prices during this season because the demand for virtual work is increasing rapidly. Be sure you are hiring freelancers who are understanding of your companies needs and are experienced in the tasks you are needing done.
3- Your Projects Will Get Done Faster
In the midst of panic, the last thing you want to have is panic from your clients due to services being delivered late. Having a freelancer on your team can guarantee you don't run into this issue. In the end, panic can cause decrease in business and I think we can all agree we don't want that!
4- It Is Less of a Risk
Freelancers are not employees. This means that they are not entitled to benefits such as company insurance. Their entitlement to sue is much more limited than a hired employee. If you find they are not a good fit for you, then they are much easier to replaced. This may seem harsh, but you want to make sure that the expert that you are outsourcing is reliable. It is simply a vital key to keeping a business running.
5- Freelancers Have Many Skill Sets
Are you still not convinced? Here are a few services freelancers offer:
Managing social media: THIS SERVICE IS VITAL DURING THIS TIME. Ensuring your clients that your company will still be resuming your strong, quality work during this outbreak keeps your clients coming back.
Building a marketing strategy: Do you know the difference between organic reach, and paid views? If you don't that's okay. That is what we are here for! You can’t ignore marketing – it’s how your customers find out they need your product or service in their lives.
Admin: Trust us – Virtual Assistants will now be known as your new saving-grace. You can hire VA’s for next to nothing to do those mundane, tedious tasks like replying to generic emails, online research, scheduling, database entry, bookkeeping.
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