The ROI of Delegation: What a VA Costs vs. What You Gain (Hint: It’s Time)
Hiring a VA Isn’t a Cost—It’s a Business Strategy
Think a Virtual Assistant (VA) is a luxury? Think again.
At Deah Solutions, we’ve seen how placing a single VA can unlock hours of executive time, streamline chaos into clarity, and drive serious operational impact. And yes—at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.
If you’re still clinging to your to-do list like it’s a badge of honor, let’s break down the real math. Because the return on investment (ROI) of a top-tier VA isn’t theoretical—it’s quantifiable.
First, What Does a VA Actually Cost?
Let’s keep it real:
U.S.-based EA (in-house): $80,000–$120,000/year
Deah Solutions global VA: $25,000–$45,000/year
Add-ons? No overhead, no benefits, no office space. Just outcome-based value.
A globally placed VA gives you 1:1 executive-level support—at less than half the price of a traditional hire, and often with broader skill sets and cross-functional capability.
What You Actually Gain
Let’s flip the script. Instead of asking “What will this cost?” ask:
“What do I lose by not delegating?”
⏱️ Time
A VA can reclaim 10–20+ hours per week for you
That’s 500–1,000 hours/year—hours you spend selling, building, or leading
💡 Strategic Focus
Free your brain from inbox, admin, and calendar traffic
Focus on decisions, not logistics
💬 Responsiveness
Faster client replies
Better meeting prep
More polished internal ops
📈 Scalability
Documented workflows, repeatable processes, and systems that grow with you
Let’s Talk Numbers: Sample ROI Scenarios
🧠 Tech Founder @ $150/hr
15 hours/week delegated to VA = $2,250 saved weekly
Monthly VA cost: ~$3,500
ROI: Over 6x return every month
💼 COO of Scaling Startup
VA owns ops check-ins, team updates, hiring coordination
Exec gains back 20% bandwidth
Leadership velocity increases; company OKRs hit faster
VA cost covered within the first operational win
🔗 CTA: Want numbers like that on your books?
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What Are You Delegating?
The ROI only works if you delegate smart. Here’s where the best ROI shows up:
| Task | ROI Factor | Why It Pays Off |
|---|---|---|
| Calendar & Email Triage | ⏱️ Time | You stop babysitting your own inbox |
| Project Coordination | 📈 Scale | Tasks move without you chasing |
| Document Formatting | 🧠 Focus | You stay in decision-maker mode |
| Recruiting Support | 💬 Growth | Faster hires = faster results |
The Hidden Cost of DIY Everything
Still doing it all yourself?
You slow down your team. Every bottleneck becomes yours.
You burn out. Decision fatigue is real—and expensive.
You miss growth. You can’t scale what only you know how to do.
Why Deah VAs Deliver Maximum ROI
Not all VAs are created equal. Here’s why Deah-placed VAs outperform:
✅ Pre-vetted for high-output roles
✅ Matched by personality and workflow style
✅ Equipped with tools like Notion, Slack, HubSpot, Airtable, Zapier
✅ Constantly supported for long-term retention
Delegation isn’t an art—it’s a science. We’ve already built the formula.
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Your Time Is Your Most Expensive Asset
Think about it this way:
If you’re worth $200/hour and spend 10 hours/week on admin?
That’s $2,000/week wasted
Over a year, that’s $100K+ in lost opportunity
A VA doesn’t cost money. Not hiring one does.
Final Thought: Stop Being Busy. Start Being in Control.
You didn’t build your business to spend your day in scheduling purgatory. You lead best when you’re focused, clear, and present—not when you’re toggling tabs and scanning Slack.
So—what’s your next best hire?
It’s probably not another exec.
It’s the right VA, placed by people who know what leverage looks like.
Your time is too valuable to waste on tasks someone else can crush.
Reclaim your week with a Deah VA →