As a self-employed contractor, you don’t have the same workspace as a traditional office setup. But that’s not a reason to forego having the same type of staff as a conventional business owner.

A remote office manager might be the critical staff member you’re missing. They can help you with tasks like bookkeeping, email management, scheduling, and staying on top of your cash flow. 

Essentially, you can turn over all the administrative stuff holding you back to an office manager. In return, you’ll get more time to focus on the aspects of your business you care about most.

3 Business Areas a Remote Office Manager Can Help You Improve

Today’s remote-first world makes it relatively easy to hire someone to manage your business from a distance. Here are three primary parts of your business that can improve when you enlist the help of a remote office manager.

1. Time management

Do you ever feel like you need an extra 10 hours in the day to get all your work done? Maybe a better question is, can you imagine feeling like you had enough time in the day to get your work done?

While an office manager can’t build more hours into your day, they can help you structure your day, so you’re not rushing from one thing to the next or constantly getting interrupted. You can hand over your calendar to your office manager and let them schedule your day, week, and month.

2. Bookkeeping and finances

Keeping the books for your business can be a full-time job, which is why a lot of contractors let bookkeeping fall by the wayside. But unfortunately, neglecting your accounting for too long can lead to significant problems with cash flow or tax violations.

An office manager can handle bookkeeping for your business, so you always know how much money is coming in and out of your account to avoid paying hefty overdraft fees. Plus, an office manager can help you find new ways to generate revenue and get paid what you’re worth.

3. Administrative support

Administrative tasks are part of any growing business. But when you don’t work from a traditional office, it can be challenging to find the time to do them without interfering with the rest of your workday.

An office manager can take care of all those time-consuming tasks that eat away at your day. They can field phone calls, book appointments, and stay on top of your email, so urgent customer questions get answered immediately without taking you away from a job site. 

You Don’t Need an Office to Benefit from a Virtual Office Manager

Thanks to today’s technology, you can hire a virtual office manager even if you don’t have an office. It’s a cost-effective way to get more time back in your day and more money into your business.

If you need help getting your business organized, let’s talk! Contact me, Amy Sahf, using the “Contact Us” button below to learn more about what a remote office manager can do for your business.