For a startup CEO, hiring an executive assistant is often the first real sign they can’t do it all alone. But the very next question opens up a maze of financial and operational commitments: should you bring on a full-time, in-house EA or explore a modern alternative?
Multiple market reports suggest businesses can save up to 78% on operational costs by choosing a virtual assistant. While that number is hard to ignore, a founder’s real calculation goes much deeper. This choice helps define a company’s early operational DNA. A new breed of managed services, like Squared Away, is challenging the traditional model by offering more than just remote support, they’re offering a strategic partnership.
