Due to multiple demands of effective time management by business owners in Nigeria, a virtual personal assistance service, MimiVPA, has assisted an increased number of entrepreneurs and small business owners to manage their operations by providing them with virtual assistants.

Founder, MimiVPA, Sesi Zamba, said entrepreneurs need virtual assistants to manage their time more efficiently, access specialised skills, provide flexibility, and provide peace of mind.

She added that as the world becomes more fast-paced, entrepreneurs, who do not delegate tasks effectively, risk falling behind their competitors. Zamba noted that some of the tasks entrepreneurs could delegate include scheduling appointments, responding to emails, and managing social media accounts.

In addition, she said virtual assistants could provide specialised skills that entrepreneurs might not possess. For example, she said entrepreneurs might need help with graphic design, copywriting, or data analysis, virtual assistants can provide these services at a lower cost.

“In supporting entrepreneurs, MimiVPA starts by understanding the peculiar needs of each business owner and pair them up with properly vetted and trained assistants that can provide the tailored services they need,” she added.

She further explained that virtual assistants also provide flexibility with entrepreneurs’ ability to hire virtual assistants on a project-by-project basis, allowing them to scale their business without incurring fixed costs, which are particularly useful for entrepreneurs who have seasonal businesses or who experience fluctuations in demand.

“Virtual assistants can provide peace of mind, entrepreneurs can trust that their virtual assistants will complete tasks on time and to a high standard, allowing them to focus on other aspects of their business.

“While outsourcing can offer many benefits, business owners need to choose their outsourcing partners carefully, it’s crucial to find reliable, trustworthy partners who can provide high-quality services and meet deadlines,” she stressed.

Zamba stressed that in today’s fast-paced business environment, outsourcing has become an essential strategy for business owners who want to stay competitive and succeed. She reiterated the MimiVPA commitment to making the outsourcing processes for business owners seamless.