
FAQs
A Fractional Executive Assistant (EA) is a highly skilled professional who provides executive-level support on a part-time or contract basis. Whether you need help managing a busy calendar, streamlining email communications, or coordinating important meetings, a Fractional EA allows you to maintain efficient operations while only paying for the hours you need.
A Fractional Executive Assistant (EA) differs from a Virtual Assistant (VA) in terms of experience, scope of work, and level of strategic support. While VAs often focus on basic administrative tasks, Fractional EAs are seasoned professionals with extensive experience supporting C-suite executives, offering proactive support, and managing more complex administrative tasks.
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Fractional EA: Provides high-level administrative support and can manage tasks such as project coordination, strategic scheduling, and aligning with business goals.
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VA: Often works on repetitive or low-level tasks, typically supporting entrepreneurs or small businesses with general administrative duties.
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Hiring a Fractional Executive Assistant offers significant cost savings, flexibility, and the ability to scale as needed. If your business doesn't require full-time administrative support but still needs an experienced professional to handle tasks like scheduling, communication, and project management, a Fractional EA is the perfect solution. This allows you to access high-level executive support without committing to the overhead of a full-time employee, offering a more budget-friendly approach to growing your team.
A Fractional EA can manage a wide range of executive-level administrative tasks, including:
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Calendar management and scheduling for busy executives
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Email management and prioritization
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Travel arrangements and itinerary planning
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Client relationship management and correspondence
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Meeting preparation, including agendas, notes, and follow-up
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Project Management for internal and external initiatives
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Onboarding and off-boarding for new hires
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Research and report creation for leadership teams
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Yes! While a Fractional EA's primarily focused on administrative support, our EAs at Take It Easy Group are seasoned professionals who can assist with team management tasks such as:
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Coordinating team meetings and tracking action items
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Tracking progress on company-wide initiatives and goals
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Helping executives delegate tasks to the appropriate team members
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Providing proactive support for leadership teams to ensure goals are met and projects stay on track
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A Fractional Executive Assistant can support businesses in virtually any industry including:
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Tech Startups (SaaS, AI, MedTech, etc.)
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Creative Industries (Design, Marketing, Entertainment, etc.)
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E-Commerce and Retail
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Professional Services (Law, Accounting, Coaching, etc.)
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Healthcare and Wellness
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Nonprofits and Social Enterprises
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Hiring a Fractional Executive Assistant with Take It Easy Group is simple and tailored to your needs. The process includes:
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Discovery: We access your business's needs to determine how a Fractional EA can best support your executive team
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Matching: Based on your specific requirements, we match you with an EA who has the right experience and expertise
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Onboarding: We ensure a smooth transition by providing clear communication and guidance on the tasks the EA will handle
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Ongoing Support: Your Fractional EA is available for regular check-ins to ensure they are meeting your needs, with the flexibility to scale up or down as your business evolves
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As your business grows, so does the complexity of managing day-to-day operations. A Fractional EA provides the support needed to scale your company without the overhead of a full-time hire. They ensure that your executives have the time and energy to focus on high-impact tasks, while the Fractional EA handles essential administrative duties, improving efficiency, and enabling faster decision-making.
The cost of a Fractional Executive Assistant is much more affordable than hiring a full-time employee. You get experienced support without the financial burden of salaries, benefits, and overhead associated with full-time staff. At Take It Easy Group, our Executive Assistant packages start at $3,500.00 / month. Contact us for a customizable quote based on your business needs. hello@takeiteasygroup.com
If your company is growing and you're struggling to keep up with daily operational tasks, organize your schedule, or manage key responsibilities effectively, a Fractional Executive Assistant (EA) might be the perfect solution. If you're experiencing any of the following challenges, it's a sign that a Fractional EA could help transform your business:
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Overwhelmed by Administrative Tasks: You're spending too much time on scheduling, inbox management, or other time-consuming admin work, leaving little time for high-value strategic tasks
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Difficulty Staying Organized: You're missing deadlines, feeling disorganized, or struggling to keep priorities in order
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Lack of Bandwidth to focus on Growth: You can't focus on innovation or scaling because you're bogged down by daily operations
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Needing Better Work-Life Balance: You're burning out because you're managing too much on your own
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Special Projects Falling Through the Cracks: You have important initiatives that need attention, but no time or resources to manage them effectively
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A Fractional Chief of Staff (CoS) is a strategic, senior-level leader who supports your executive team on a part-time or contract basis. A Fractional CoS helps streamline operations, improve team efficiency, and drive critical business initiatives. Unlike a traditional full-time CoS, a fractional role allows companies to access high-level strategic expertise without the overhead of a full-time hire, making it an ideal solution for scaling businesses looking to grow efficiently.
An Executive Assistant (EA) focuses primarily on administrative tasks, such as scheduling meetings, managing emails, and organizing daily logistics. In contract, a Fractional Chief of Staff takes on a more strategic role, overseeing business operations, aligning teams around company goals, and managing high-level projects. While an EA supports day-to-day tasks, a CoS drives long-term growth initiatives and ensures that the leadership team is focused on strategic objectives.
A Fractional Chief of Staff is a valuable addition to your leadership team, even if you already have an EA on the payroll. While an EA keeps your daily operations running smoothly, the CoS focuses on scaling the business and executing strategic plans. If your company is growing and you need help managing cross-departmental initiatives, aligning teams, and driving key business goals, a CoS can complement the EA's role and provide the strategic oversight that accelerates growth.
While the role of COO and Chief of Staff may seem similar, there are key differences:
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COO: Typically focused on overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the business, often with a direct focus on managing people, resources, and processes at scale.
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CoS: Primarily focuses on high-level strategy, managing cross-departmental projects, and ensuring that the leadership team is aligned on business objectives. The CoS also handles tasks that involve external partnerships and strategic initiatives that require both operational focus and executive-level oversight, without taking on the full operational scope of the COO.
The Fractional CoS does not replace the COO, but rather works in tandem with the leadership team to execute strategic vision, giving you the operational support needed while freeing up the CEO to focus on growth and innovation.
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A Fractional CoS helps scale your business by:
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Driving and executing high-priority strategic initiatives
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Aligning teams and departments to focus on company-wide goals
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Streamlining business operations to improve efficiency and productivity
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Acting as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team
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Managing projects that require cross-functional collaboration, ensuring they stay on track and meet deadlines
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Enabling faster decision-making and better communication throughout the organization
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The Fractional Chief of Staff takes on key leadership responsibilities to help your company run more efficiently and scale:
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Lead and manage strategic business initiatives
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Align cross-functional teams to focus on shared business objectives
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Facilitate leadership team meetings and decision-making processes
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Improve internal workflows and business operations for better efficiency
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Support the CEO and executive team in executing company goals and managing growth challenges
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Represent the CEO in meetings and ensure key initiatives are executed effectively
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A Fractional CoS seamlessly integrates into your leadership team by taking ownership of high-level projects, improving internal processes, and ensuring alignment across departments. They act as a liaison between the CEO, leadership team, and other departments, ensuring that everyone is focused on key objectives. By driving strategic initiatives, a CoS allows the executive team to focus on scaling the business, while the CoS takes charge of execution and operational leadership.
The cost of hiring a Fractional Chief of Staff with Take It Easy Group is typically more affordable than hiring a full-time senior executive. The prices vary depending on the level of support needed and your company's size. Packages start at $5,500.00 / month. Contact us to learn more about our flexible pricing models and how we can tailor the servie to fit your needs. hello@takeiteasygroup.com
Yes, your Fractional Chief of Staff will work part-time with up to 2 companies at once. However, they dedicate sufficient time and focus to each client ensuring that all strategic goals and initiatives are prioritized and executed effectively. At Take It Easy Group, we ensure that your Fractional Chief of Staff remains fully committed to your business's success.
A Fractional CoS is ideal for Series A - C startups in industries such as:
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Tech (MedTech, FinTech, AI, SaaS, etc.)
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Consumer Goods
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Health & Wellness
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Creative Industries
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E-Commerce and Retail
Any business looking to scale and needing help with cross-functional alignment, operational efficiency, and executing strategic goals will benefit from having a Fractional Chief of Staff on their team.
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If your company is growing and you're facing challenges in executing high-priority projects, aligning your teams around strategic goals, or managing the day-to-day while scaling, a Fractional Chief of Staff is the perfect solution. If you're struggling with any of the following, it's a sign a CoS might be right for your business:
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Difficulty in aligning teams and departments around business objectives
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Challenges in executing long-term growth plan or high-priority initiatives
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Lack of leadership capacity to do business operations while focusing on innovation and growth
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A need to improve operational efficiency and remove bottlenecks
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Our onboarding process is simple, collaborative, and tailored to your company's specific needs, whether you're hiring a Fractional Executive Assistant or Chief of Staff. Here's what to expect:
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Discovery Phase: We start by understanding your company's current pain points, goals, and operations. This helps us identify where the Fractional EA or CoS can add the most value
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Alignment: Next, we collaborate with your leadership team to set expectations and align on key goals. We ensure that your new Fractional EA or CoS understands your priorities, communication style, and company culture from day one.
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Integration: Your Fractional EA or CoS begins working with your team, focusing on their area of expertise.
We also provide tools, resources, and training to ensure a smooth transition and quick results.
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