If admin, finance, marketing or operational work is taking time away from the work only you can do, extra capacity may help before a permanent hire makes sense. Get Ahead VA is a UK-wide outsourced-support agency that matches businesses with UK-based virtual specialists for one-off or ongoing work.
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What it can help with
Get Ahead VA may be useful when you need to:
- keep on top of administration, research, project coordination or other back-office work;
- bring in specialist marketing, social media, creative, website or business-development support;
- get help with bookkeeping, finance administration or HR; or
- add temporary or changing capacity without employing somebody for the role.
Who it may suit
It may suit founder-led businesses, consultants and small or growing teams that have a defined workload to delegate but do not need a permanent employee. It could also suit businesses needing several different skills over time rather than one generalist. The availability and fit of individual specialists will depend on the brief.
How it works
You start with a Regional Director, who discusses the work and matches you with an individual specialist or team based on relevant skills, experience and working style. Get Ahead VA currently says its network includes more than 90 UK-based specialists. Support can cover a one-off project or ongoing work and can change as requirements change. Confirm the assigned specialist, scope, expected hours and working process before work begins.
Cost and access
Pricing varies. Get Ahead VA does not publish a standard rate card on the pages checked. It states that there are no minimum hours, no fixed package and no fixed monthly retainer. Ask for a written quote covering the rate, expected hours and any other charges or booking terms.
What to check before committing
Be clear about the work you want to delegate and whether it needs a generalist or specialist. Check the proposed person’s experience and availability, rates, estimated hours, minimum booking increments and likely total cost. Agree how tasks will be briefed, prioritised, approved and handed over. If the work involves passwords, customer data or financial records, confirm confidentiality, data-processing and security arrangements. For finance, payroll, HR, tax, legal or other regulated work, check the individual’s relevant qualifications and authorisation. Also agree cover for holidays, sickness or changes of personnel.
Next action
Describe the work you need help with and ask Get Ahead VA to connect you with your nearest Regional Director. Request a written scope and quote before committing.