5 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Hiring a Virtual Assistant

Hiring the right Virtual Assistant (VA) can transform your business—freeing up your time, boosting productivity, and allowing you to focus on what matters most. But many entrepreneurs make costly mistakes during the hiring process. In this training, Online Business Manager Andrea Slate joins Vickie Dickson to share the top five pitfalls to avoid and how to set yourself up for a successful VA partnership.

What You’ll Learn:

• ✅ When to hire: Why waiting until you’re at full capacity creates bottlenecks—and when to start instead
• ✅ Defining your needs: How to identify the right tasks to outsource for maximum efficiency
• ✅ Pre-screening and interviewing: Key questions to ask and what to look for before hiring
• ✅ Testing skills: How to run a soft launch to evaluate fit, communication, and performance
• ✅ Paying the right rate: Understanding the difference between general VA work and specialized services

Andrea draws on her extensive experience in project management and supporting businesses at all stages to give you practical, actionable advice. By the end of this session, you’ll know how to avoid common mistakes and hire a VA who will truly support your growth.

Perfect for entrepreneurs, coaches, and business owners looking to scale without burnout, this training is part one of a four-part series on hiring and working successfully with a VA.