Good question. Let's be realistic here. The client/VA relationship is a unique relationship, requiring trust and both parties working together to ensure effectiveness and productivity.

If you need to: 
frequently monitor progress 
continually be in contact with your Virtual Assistant 
are unable to trust others to complete tasks 
are unable to delegate 
are so disorganized you cannot assign tasks to a Virtual Assistant 
uncomfortable using technology for assigning and receiving work

...then you would have difficulty working with a Virtual Assistant.

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On the other hand, if you: 
do not need to frequently monitor progress, but can agree upon specific update time frames
can accept that the Virtual Assistant will call you if there are questions 
are comfortable using technology for assigning and receiving work

...then you would enjoy working with a Virtual Assistant.

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So, if you are the type of person who can work with a Virtual Assistant, hire one, start out with small responsibilities to ensure you get to know the Virtual Assistant's work style, and yours is learned by the Virtual Assistant. Once you and your Virtual Assistant have begun establishing your partnership, turn over your next big project. Then stand back and let the Virtual Assistant do the job. Who knows, you might find that not only do you have time to promote your business, you have leisure time too. (What a novel idea!)

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