It's easy to assume that if you're overwhelmed, you just need a virtual assistant. And in some cases, that's true. But what many founders actually need is more strategic - someone who doesn't just tick off tasks, but helps build the systems behind them. That's where a right-hand person comes in.

Bookkeeping is important - but it doesn't always need to be done by you. If you're spending more time wrangling spreadsheets than running your business, it might be time to outsource. The trick is knowing what to hand off, and what to keep your eyes on.

You need help. But do you really need to hire? Many founders bring on admin staff prematurely, thinking it's the only route to order. But between salary, NI, pension, equipment, training, and oversight, the true cost of an in-house hire can be a surprise.

Most people think of a VA when they think about offloading admin. But a Virtual Business Manager (VBM) goes far beyond booking meetings and formatting documents. At Anchorpoint, I operate as a second brain for your business — building systems, cleaning up the back office, and getting you out of the weeds.