Kate Dwinell on Knowing Your Worth and Getting S*!% Done!

I see you pushing yourself too hard in your business and thought we should chat.

Business isn’t easy, and it’s sure as hell not glamorous some days, especially if you are running your business by yourself. 

As an online business manager, my job is to be your right hand in business and make sure that everything operationally is running smoothly in your business- Through operations, marketing, management, team, clients, and financials. We basically help you run your business with you, so you don’t have to do everything by yourself.

And if these reasons resonate with you, it might be time for you to bring an OBM onto your team…

Assess Your Business and Emotional Needs

I’d venture to say you’re here for the same reason. You’re tired of hustling with low energy and limited wealth potential because you are stuck and cannot scale because you have too much on your to-do list. 

I have a checklist for you to review so you can figure out if it might be time for you to expand your team. Save this post and come back later when you’re not in the most hectic parts of your day. 

Is It Time To Hire an Online Business Manager for My Business? Checklist

Check off what’s true for you. I encourage you to roll with your first answer rather than think too long about it. Nobody is judging you here!

• I feel my day “happens” to me. 
• I get a bad case of the “Sunday Scaries” every damn weekend.
• I’m proud of what I’ve created but I don’t have time to market it!
• I am tired—no, I’m exhausted. My business is running me into the ground.
• My to-do list is so out of control that I’m missing out on time with family.
• I’ve invested in countless courses to DIY my biz, but I don’t even have time to learn!
• I feel lonely.
• I’m taking on crappy clients to make ends meet. I don’t have time to aim higher.
• I have so much work to do that I don’t know where to begin! 
• I’m working weekends to meet deadlines.
• I don’t remember the last time I was able to walk away from my phone or computer without worrying!
• My income potential is totally stagnant. I’m stuck in the daily grind and can’t afford to generate new leads.

If you checked most of these, it is definitely time to bring on a team to help you.

Let’s dive into why hiring help for your business is your most valuable business decision! Honestly, it will change the trajectory of your biz and mental health in the long term.

But first, let’s talk about the difference between an Online Business Manager and a Virtual Assistant.

Virtual Assistant vs. Online Business Manager 

The terms “VA” and “OBM” are often used interchangeably. I adore my Virtual Assistant girlies, I still do VA tasks for lots of my clients and only considered a VA for some clients! However, VAs and OBMs are different. 

Here are the deets!

VAs, or virtual assistants, do everyday tasks that help entrepreneurs stay afloat by attending to everyday business. Some businesses may include inbox management, making travel arrangements, and other tasks that help a successful business.

An OBM, though, puts essential systems in place for the everyday success of a business. Think deep-dive into the nuts and bolts of a business! You assign project management, systems implementation, and other tasks that focus on growing the business.

1. Hire an OBM to Put Systems in Place

There are so many benefits to hiring an online business manager! One of the highest on the list of having an OBM on board is suddenly you have a team member who can set the backend of your operations up for business growth! An online business manager can help set up systems to make everyday business operations run seamlessly, even on auto-pilot. Many business owners don’t have enough time to get things in order behind the scenes. Hire someone who can look at the areas of your business and hit the ground running. 

Hot Tip: As a solopreneur, I get the need for control. However, learning to delegate even a few tasks at a time will take loads of work off your hands and clear up mental space.

2. Delegate the Mundane Tasks to an OBM

Hey, do you want to achieve a work-life balance? Find you an online business manager who will oversee everyday business operations, help with team management, or help you onboard new clients. All of those tasks are sucking your time and energy. OBMs will help your business with scaling and take your business to the next level! 

Do you miss the aspects of running a business that brought you joy in the early days? Delegate things you don’t enjoy to a trusted online business manager. Whether it’s project management, the hiring process, or training new team members—an OBM can take the lead and make your life oh so much better!

3. Reevaluate Your Business Model

Creative thinking happens when we can step away from productivity and survival mode. It’s time for an audit, my friend! 

Now, I like to say there is a business’s “joy metrics” and “business metrics.” When you’re in the throws of growing your business, you’re automatically ready for an OBM! Having online business managers to grow your business, gives you time to be creative again! Entrepreneurs and small business owners need time to see beyond the tasks of running a business. Having the opportunity to unplug from your business is a major win! You’ll see areas of growth and improve your business with that spare wiggle room you have!

Hot Tip: Have you ever wanted to go back in time? Automated systems and processes can help you move your business forward and continue to grow with no regret!

4. It’s All About Remote Work Now

Traditional in-person roles aren’t a thing of the past when hiring managers to grow your business. Your business is entirely capable of “growing with the times”. Whether you hire a manager on a contractual basis or need to hire an OBM as an employee, you’re going to see the benefits of hiring online business assistance. Consider hiring an OBM on a monthly retainer so your business grows without interruptions. Online Business Managers are used to working with two or three clients at a time—this is an industry standard. Remember, you’re working with multiple clients at a time, and an online business manager today is also successfully juggling various clients on a proven business model.

Hot Tip: I’m a OBM, and working with clients is my full-time career. I take a lot of pride in seeing clients take their business to the next level! Juggling multiple clients doesn’t indicate a lack of attention to detail.

5. More Time, Money, and Impact

I am so blessed to have the most amazing clients. When they’re winning, I’m happy. I love seeing my clients (they’re truly amazing human beings who care about their work!) increase their time doing what they love with who they love, their revenue, and their impact on this world. 

It gets me every time!

To break it down, hiring an online business manager gives you all the goods!

→ Someone to collaborate with and keep you grounded

→ A “do-er” of tasks you despise

→ Someone to set up automation so you don’t have to think twice on a sick day

→ Saved time and resources, and yes–even money! We waste so much $ trying to DIY!

Will You Last Another Week Without an OBM?

Good question! You’ve made it this far, right? 

But aren’t you tired? Don’t you want to focus on growth and not merely surviving? Don’t you want someone you can share your ideas with? Someone who is going to help you impress potential clients and skyrocket your marketing campaigns? Isn’t it all about lower stress levels and realizing you’re not the only person for the job? 

Find someone ready to hit the ground running with new ideas and are ready to jump into the deep end. An online business manager is responsible for taking stress off your plate and making things run more smoothly. 

My job is not just taking things off your plate, creating copy-and-paste systems, and giving vanilla support; I’m about creating a backend that supports YOU and your business growth that saves you a HELLA amount of time and mental space! Every strategy, system, automation, and support I whip up is custom-tailored just for YOU and your business. 

Not only do I help you manage your online business and create kick-a ** systems, but I also help you execute everything, and I do a damn good job at both. 

Creator, strategist, and a do-er all in one, literally the UNICORN team member you have been looking for.

Why do I do this, you ask? Because my type-A brain loves the sh*t your type-B brain hates. I am basically your new life-saver in your business to get stuff done smart, fast and organized. 
Let’s watch you grow!