VA Partners + Systems Simplified
Full-Time Hires vs. VA Partners vs. Done-For-You Systems: What’s Best for Your Business?
Growing a business means getting more help but who should you hire, and how?
This question often leads to confusion: Should you bring on full-time employees? Work with Virtual Assistants (VAs)? Or invest in a done-for-you system that organizes your operations?
At The Relay Club, we believe the best growth comes from combining VA partners with smart systems and here’s why.
Full-Time Hires: Traditional but Costly and Risky
Hiring a full-time employee means committing to a long-term team member on your payroll.
Pros:
Dedicated to your company
Immersed in your culture
Usually specialized in certain skills
Cons:
High fixed costs: salary, benefits, taxes
Legal and compliance burdens
Training and management time
Risk if the fit isn’t right
Less flexibility to scale up or down
Full-time hires make sense if your business has consistent, high-volume work and the resources to manage HR.
VA Partners: Flexible, Skilled Support Without the Hassle
Virtual Assistants, especially through a professional agency like The Relay Club, offer a flexible and cost-effective alternative.
What Makes VA Partners Different:
You pay only for the time and services you use
No payroll taxes, benefits, or legal headaches
Access to trained experts skilled in various business tasks
Backed by agencies that provide ongoing training and quality assurance
Easy to scale support up or down
The key: Our VAs don’t just do random tasks, they work within clear, proven systems that keep your business running smoothly.
Done-For-You Systems: The Secret Sauce That Makes It All Work
A done-for-you system is a custom-built workflow combining people, processes, and tools. It’s designed to automate, delegate, and streamline repetitive tasks so your business can scale efficiently.
Why Systems Matter:
They provide clear roles and responsibilities
They ensure consistent, repeatable results
They free up your time from day-to-day firefighting
They enable VAs to work effectively with minimal supervision
Without systems, even the best VA can feel like just another task to manage - with systems in place, your VA becomes a true business partner.
How They Work Together: The Relay Club Approach
We analyze your business needs and identify bottlenecks and time drains.
We design a done-for-you system tailored specifically to your workflows and goals.
We assign expert Relay Club VAs trained to execute your custom system efficiently.
We continuously optimize the system and VA support to keep up with your growth.
This approach lets you scale faster, reduce burnout, and avoid the high costs and risks of full-time hiring.
Which One is Right for You?
Aspect Full-Time Hire VA Partner Done-For-You System
Cost High fixed costs Pay-as-you-go, flexible Investment in setup + ongoing
Flexibility Low High Supports scaling
Management You handle all Agency provides oversight Clear workflows reduce micromanagement
Risk High (hiring & firing) Low Low, scalable
Impact on Growth Depends on hire quality Consistent with good VA Maximizes efficiency & growth
Why The Relay Club?
We don’t just provide VAs. We build systems that empower your VA to deliver consistent, scalable support.
This means:
You don’t waste time micromanaging
Your business runs smoother
You get your time back
You grow without burnout or unnecessary risk
Ready to Stop Spinning Your Wheels
If you’re tired of juggling endless tasks, overwhelmed by hiring decisions, or stuck managing chaos, it’s time to try a smarter way.
Book a free discovery call today to learn how Relay Club’s VA partners and done-for-you systems can transform your business.
👉 https://therelayclub.com/contact-us
