Swoosh vs hiring an office manager
An office manager is a person who runs the calls, paperwork & follow-ups, at a median $47,460 a year in the US before taxes & benefits. Swoosh does the admin part from your iMessage or WhatsApp. Your first job is free & each job after it is $99 a month. It doesn't replace judgment on site.
When each one fits
- 1Swoosh fits when the admin is what's burying you: quotes, invoices, client updates & sub follow-ups.
- 2An office manager fits when you need a person in the office: walk-in clients, bookkeeping by hand, filing paper.
- 3If the admin is the bottleneck, start with Swoosh. Hire when you need a person in the office.
| Office manager | Swoosh | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $47,460 median a year, plus taxes & benefits | 5 jobs: $396 a month, about $4,750 a year |
| Hours | Business hours | Day & night |
| Where you reach it | Office phone & email | Your iMessage & WhatsApp |
| Getting started | Hire, then train | A 15-minute setup call |
| What goes out | Decides some things alone | Nothing without your OK |
| Site walks & client meetings | Yes | No |
Source: BLS, secretaries & administrative assistants, median pay May 2024
