This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Christina Hanson, Christina & Co.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
How many times have you caught yourself saying something like, If only I had the time to figure out X, then I could get to Y? Or maybe, If only I didn’t have to worry about Z, then I could focus on A and B? While running your own business can be incredibly rewarding and also very lucrative, it can also be maddening in how much time it steals from your family, friends, hobbies and personal time.
That’s where an online business manager (OBM) comes in.
Defining an On-Line Business Manager
An online business manager, or OBM, is one part virtual assistant, one part project manager and one part people manager. An OBM is a unique brand of superhero that has come to fruition in recent years thanks to innovations in IT and management practices.
Online business managers come with a host of benefits including cost savings, more efficient workflows and less time spent on management activities—all things that lead to increased profits for entrepreneurs. These are also some areas where most small businesses fall short so hiring an OBM can help fill gaps in your business operations and allow you to focus on growing your company.
Defining an On-Line Business Manager
An online business manager, or OBM, is one part virtual assistant, one part project manager and one part people manager. An OBM is a unique brand of superhero that has come to fruition in recent years thanks to innovations in IT and management practices.
Online business managers come with a host of benefits including cost savings, more efficient workflows and less time spent on management activities—all things that lead to increased profits for entrepreneurs. These are also some areas where most small businesses fall short so hiring an OBM can help fill gaps in your business operations and allow you to focus on growing your company.
Why You Need An OBM
There are a lot of good reasons to hire a virtual assistant (VA) for your business, but hiring one for process management and support might just be one of the most worthwhile decisions you’ll ever make. Process management is crucial to any successful business, but it can be especially daunting as a small business owner.
If you manage your own processes, there’s no one else to take responsibility for them when something goes wrong – so it’s critical that you stay on top of all aspects related to your process management and staff supervision. This task can quickly overwhelm small business owners without team members or hired help.
How Can An OBM Help Me?
Whether you’re a freelance worker or running a small business, there are many tasks to manage in order to be successful. Do you want to hire an office manager and give them access to your accounts? If not, then consider hiring an Online Business Manager (OBM). An OBM can take care of administrative tasks on your behalf such as updating your websites, scheduling updates and blogs, ordering social media ads, managing transactions and much more.
This type of support frees up more time for you to focus on what really matters – growing your business. In addition, some online managers have experience working with online businesses so they know how to streamline processes that help grow your bottom line. Hiring an OBM is a smart way to ensure your business runs smoothly and efficiently.
Choose Wisely And Success Will Follow
If you’re looking to outsource, you’ll want to take time and make sure that your relationships are sound. Just because a freelancer has an amazing resume doesn’t mean they have what it takes to work for you. And just because a web developer can build a WordPress site quickly doesn’t mean they can use their coding chops in your business’s best interest.
It might take some trial and error, but once you find that perfect match, they should be able to help your business run more smoothly—and bring in more money. Hiring someone with experience and expertise will help ensure that your project has solid foundations; conversely, working with someone without those things could lead to endless headaches down the road.
Hiring An OBM Is Not Rocket Science
When choosing an online business manager, there are a few things to keep in mind. It’s important to choose someone who is responsive and has a track record of success. The right OBM will make starting and running your business easy and stress free.
He or she will be confident in his or her own skills but eager to learn new techniques that can help take your company even further—and they’ll have enough common sense not to tell you what you need based on just their experience, but offer good advice based on yours as well.
My name is Christina Hanson. I am a single mother of two kids, ages 5 & 12. I’ve been an executive assistant for 15 years and founded Christina & Co. when Covid pushed for more remote work. I dream of having a flexible business that would help and offer entrepreneurs and moms flexibility and freedom of time in their lives.
Website: https://christinaandco.com