Originally written by Rebecca Siciliano on Small Business
If you feel like you’re drowning in work, hiring a great personal assistant may be the best solution.
Providing an extra pair of hands to assist with admin, diary management, gatekeeping and more, a PA will enable you to work smarter, delegate more efficiently and manage many of your day-to-day tasks. In short, they will help you get more work done, and ensure you focus on the most important tasks to help your business grow.
Those with a PA actually work nine hours less per week than those without the extra support – time which is invaluable to achieving a healthy work-life blend and maximum productivity during the working day.
So, if you’re on the hunt for a PA to lighten the load in your business, what skills should you be looking for? Personality fit is a great start, as you will be working very closely with your PA on a daily basis, so an ability to get on at a personal level will mean the difference between a smooth transition and a bad hire.
However, there are a few additional core skills that are essential when choosing your perfect personal assistant. Hone in on these skills

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