BELAY FAQ - How do I know if I need an executive assistant?

Q: How do I know if I need an executive assistant?

If you spend more than 30 minutes a day on email, scheduling, or administrative tasks, you're likely ready for an executive assistant. It's a sign you're doing work that someone else could handle—freeing you to focus on high-impact leadership.

Time Is the Telltale Sign

Start by looking at your calendar. If your day gets hijacked by rescheduling meetings, digging through emails, or tracking down documents, you're in the danger zone. Those tasks are important, but they don’t require your expertise—and they eat your time.

You're the Bottleneck

If decisions stall waiting on you, or your team has to “circle back” three times to get a simple yes—you're likely the hold-up. An executive assistant clears the path, keeps communication flowing, and handles the details so you don’t have to.

Your Work Isn’t Strategic Anymore

Leaders should be making decisions, not managing inboxes. If you’re spending too much time in the weeds instead of on the business, it’s time to get help. An EA gives you back the space to focus on growth, people, and direction.

Summary

If you're losing hours to coordination instead of leadership, it's time for an executive assistant. Delegate the $30/hour work so you can stay focused on $300/hour decisions.

What We Offer

A BELAY Virtual Assistant is the expert in:

Research & Reporting
Inbox & Schedule Management
Book Travel & Expense Reporting
Project Coordination
Social Media Assistance
Light Bookkeeping

Stop trying to do it all. Accomplish More by Hiring a BELAY Virtual Assistant.

A BELAY Accounting Specialist can provide:

Bookkeeping
Accounting Clerks
Full-Service Payroll
E-Commerce Support
Tax Services
CFO & Controller Services

Your Books. Done Right. Accounting Services from BELAY.

A BELAY Marketing Assistant can help:

Develop Calendar & Schedule Posts
Create Content
Develop Strategy
Drive Engagement
Email Marketing
Provide Reporting

Twitter and LinkedIn and Facebook. Oh, My! Let a BELAY Marketing Assistant Help.

How it Works

Step 1

Sales Call

Meet with your Solutions Consultant to identify your exact needs and pain points and determine the right hire for you. If BELAY is a good fit, we’ll send you an agreement to sign, and you’ll be paired with a Client Success Consultant.

Step 2

Discovery Call

Meet with your Client Success Consultant to deep dive into your tasks, tools, culture, and personality requirements to ensure we match you with the right BELAY Professional.

Step 3

Placement Process

Now for our Secret Sauce: Your Client Success Consultant will vet and interview top candidates from our bench of nearly 2,000 U.S.-based Professionals. They’ll select the best match for you—in an average of just one week.

Step 4

Kickoff Call

You, your Client Success Consultant, and your new teammate will have a kickoff call—the official start to your partnership—to meet each other, set initial goals, discuss communication plans, and set yourselves up for success.