The Best Investment You Can Make: Hiring an Assistant

Administrative Profession Strategic Business Partner March 26, 2025

13 years ago in March, I embarked on the most exhilarating journey of my life: starting my own business.

Day and night I poured every ounce of energy into my dream. But no matter how hard I worked, 24 hours never seemed enough.

Drowning in tasks, I believed I couldn’t yet afford the help I desperately needed.

The breakthrough came when I finally sat down with the numbers. The truth hit me like a steam train: not hiring an assistant was the real cost, holding me back from opportunities to earn more.

I learned that investing in support wasn’t an expense; it was the key to unlocking my full potential.

On 24 April I will be running a free webinar, sharing how to leverage your assistants’ skills to improve efficiency and productivity, leading to cost savings that drop directly to your bottom line.

Book your free place and learn why hiring an assistant and utilising their talent may just be the best hire you ever make.

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