You're Not Too Small to Hire a Virtual Assistant

Why early-stage founders benefit the most from support

One of the biggest myths that holds many early-stage founders back is this:

“I’m not big enough to hire a VA.”

It’s an easy assumption to make, especially when you're still managing everything yourself, trying to be lean, and watching every expense. But here's the truth: waiting until you’re “big enough” could actually be the thing slowing your growth.

Hiring a Virtual Assistant isn't about being at a certain level. It's about understanding where your time is going and what that time is worth.

Think about it. How many hours each week do you spend answering emails, chasing payments, confirming appointments, or updating spreadsheets? These aren’t high-leverage tasks, but they pile up fast and drain the energy you need for strategy, vision, and execution.

You don’t need a full-time VA. In fact, most founders start with just a few hours a week. The difference it makes? Huge. That’s an entire afternoon you get back to focus on sales, partnerships, or simply thinking again.

The mindset shift is simple but powerful:

Instead of asking “Can I afford help?” ask “What could I do with the time I’d get back?”

Founders who delegate early build smarter businesses, not just busier schedules. They stay in their zone of genius while their VA handles the rest.

And the best part? You don’t have to outsource everything at once. Start with what’s heavy on your mind right now—your inbox, your calendar, or that research project you keep putting off.

Because the sooner you get support, the faster you’ll move.