04/05/2026
Unpopular opinion: Hiring a full-time admin employee isn’t always the smartest move for growing businesses.
Here’s why.
You’re often paying for:
❌ Downtime when there’s little to do
❌ Benefits, taxes, and paid leave
❌ Office space, tools, and equipment
❌ The extra layer of management
And somehow… the inbox still piles up.
Now compare that to a skilled Administrative Virtual Assistant:
âś… Clean, organised inbox and calendar
âś… Smooth scheduling and timely follow-ups
âś… Professional, client-ready communication
âś… More hours back in your week without the overhead
Many founders figure this out early. Others learn the hard way while juggling admin and trying to scale.
Is in-house admin still worth it in 2026, or is the Virtual Assistant model taking over?
Curious to hear your perspective.