VAs are hired to assist with specific tasks (admin, customer service, calendar management). They may charge hourly or by package/retainer. For an Admin VA, rates in the US average around $25/hr+. VAs with specialized skills (marketing, tech, creative) will charge higher rates.
PMs take a comprehensive view of a project and break it down into smaller tasks and manage it through completion.
Business managers are right-hand partners to the CEO. They’re hired to keep an eye on the big picture and manage ‘all the things’ to ensure ‘stuff gets done’. DBMs focus on projects, teams, and systems/operations management. An OBM may oversee the day-to-day management of operations, projects, teams, systems, clients, and metrics. They usually will charge a monthly retainer/package, or base rate + incentive structure.
If you need administrative support and/or someone to complete repetitive, time-consuming tasks, hire a virtual assistant. If you are planning a new digital project, and just need someone to create, execute, and manage the project, then consider a project manager.
If you need someone to manage your team, projects, and behind-the-scenes systems on a day-to-day basis, then a digital business manager may be just what you need.
If you are looking for a strategic partner to organize and manage your business, seek out an online business manager.
When it comes to outsourcing, there’s no right answer for everyone. Only you truly know your business goals. MB Digital Group is a digital business management company that currently consists of (1) Digital Business Manager + (1) Virtual Assistant. We work alongside entrepreneurs to plan, manage, and implement their digital projects and systems.