If your business is growing… but your free time has ghosted you…
If your to-do list is breeding like rabbits and you fantasize about someone—anyone—else answering your emails…
Let’s talk about the three unmistakable signs it’s time to stop being a one-woman army and hire a VA—yes, even if you still think you need to “get more organised first.”
Yes, I’m talking about a shift that so many solopreneurs seriously overcomplicate: Hiring help. Delegating the damn thing. Letting go of the admin that’s slowly eating your soul.
If you’ve been wondering when the right time is to bring on a VA—well, let’s just say it’s probably been and gone.
If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect moment” to hire your first virtual assistant, let me save you some time: it doesn’t exist.
I mean, unless you count that moment at 11:48pm when you realise you’ve just spent an hour formatting a Google Doc that no one is going to read.
I used to think I needed a colour-coded ClickUp setup, a fully documented backend, and a six-figure runway before I could hire anyone.
But looking back? I was way more ready than I realised.
And if these signs hit home, chances are—you are too.
Sign #1: You're spending more time on tasks you dread than tasks that actually make you money
Most people think hiring a VA is for “real” businesses—the ones with departments and dashboards and team Zooms with matching mugs.
But the truth is: if you’re spending your evenings replying to emails, fiddling with graphics, and chasing invoices instead of resting, recharging, or actually doing the work you love—it’s time.
What This Means for You
- You don’t need a perfect system—you need to stop being your own intern
- You already have tasks to outsource—you’re just stuck in DIY mode
- The only thing missing? Trusting someone else won’t burn the business down
Sign #2: You've hit a ceiling on your income because there's no more of YOU to go around
If your revenue’s stalled, your creativity’s flatlined, or your calendar looks like a game of Tetris—this one’s for you.
You keep thinking, “If I just had more time…” and dreaming of someone else handling the inbox, Dubsado, and #allthethings.
Really? You don’t need a clone. You need a VA.
What This Means for You
- You’re not lazy—you’re maxed out
- Growth doesn’t mean more hustle—it means better delegation
- You’ve imagined the freedom—now let’s make it happen
Sign #3: You’re teetering between “I’ve got this” and Googling ‘how to fake your own disappearance’
Still questioning if you’re ready?
Here’s your sign:
You’re reading this while low-key resenting your inbox and wondering if anyone’s ever died from Canva-induced rage.
You wouldn’t be here if part of you wasn’t already screaming for support.
The question isn’t if you need help. It’s how much longer you’re going to wait.
What This Means for You
- Your intuition already knows—it’s just waiting for you to catch up
- Support is strategic—not a weakness
- You don't have to figure it all out alone—you just have to start
You didn’t start your business to be the admin, the designer, the tech team, and the customer support rep.
You started it to create freedom.
And freedom comes faster when you’re not doing it all alone.
Need more help?
I spent way too long clinging to control and DIY-ing every corner of my business like some kind of entrepreneurial martyr in leggings.
The truth? If I’d hired help earlier, I’d have saved time, made more money, and avoided at least three late-night meltdowns over a broken Zapier link.
So if this is hitting home, take this as your official permission slip: it’s time.
To make your next step easier, I’ve put together the Stop to Scale Kit—a free, no-fluff guide to help you get out of the weeds and into a more streamlined, supported business.
