I am curious what has been the biggest pain point for you as you build your startup or business? For me it has been hiring

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Oh yeah hiring for me too. It's hard to find people who have the skills but also want to take a risk on a newer company.

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Hi, just shooting my shot incase you are looking for someone to help streamline operations, optimise admin workflows and boost productivity in your company? I’m an Operations and Administrative expert with 4+ years of experience.

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For me, it's been my co-founders baggage (financial and otherwise).

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Did you guys talk about finance before this? Was there any red flags?

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Hi, just shooting my shot incase you are looking for someone to help streamline operations, optimise admin workflows and boost productivity in your company? I’m an Operations and Administrative expert with 4+ years of experience.

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Honestly, control. I am a single new business owner who is unable to afford employees yet and having to do it all is the hardest part.

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Have you looked at hiring VAs to support you? The cost is much less than an employee and far more flexible for start ups. I fell into being a VA by working with clients in the property industry and they only hire VAs rather than employ. It works well for them and they run a very successful business. I’ve been a UK VA for nearly 3 years now. If you’d like more information let me know as I currently have some capacity to take on a new client. VA rates in the UK are around £35ph, ad hoc or on a retainer. There’s no admin for you, no HR, no equipment costs, and no tax to worry about.

Are you on upwork? Where to you find clients?

Appropriate and legal hiring practices has become my hill to die on in my industry. Happy to chat about this whenever!

Oh yeah that’s a huge issue and a lot of similar industries as well

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