Frequently Asked Questions
What work can a Virtual Assistant do?
What is the cost of a Virtual Assistant?
Do the benefits support the cost of retaining VFS?
What is a Virtual Assistant?
According to the Alliance for Virtual Business; "Virtual Assistants (VAs) are independent entrepreneurs providing professional administrative, creative, managerial, technical, business office and/or personal support services. VA's use the most advanced means of communication, and the newest and most efficient and time saving office products and work delivery, regardless of geographic boundaries. Virtual Assistants work from their own offices, on a contractual basis, and abide by an established Code of Ethics, requiring integrity, honesty and due diligence."
Ultimately a VA can perform any function of a regular employee with the added benefit of the business owner saving on the added costs of an employee such as benefits, taxes and equipment.
What work can a Virtual Assistant do?
Many VA's specialize is specific areas, and some are a jack of all trades. Some of the tasks would include: Bookkeeping, Word Processing, Sales, Marketing, Desktop Publishing, Human resources, meeting arrangements, travel/event planning, data entry, Manuals, Brochures, Mail and E-mail processing, answering phones, customer support, form creation and web design, just to list a few.
Why us a Virtual Assistant?
There are numerous reasons for using a virtual assistant:
Delegate your busy work out to your VA to concentrate on doing things only you can do, such as growing your business, seeking other opportunities or simply spending more time with friends and family.
No need to provide additional office space or equipment that an employee would require.
No need to pay the taxes and benefits of an employee, nor to adhere to federal and state regulations such as the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act or OSHA.
Work with and interact with your VA who is not only performing your tasks but is also a business owner whose business success is to provide solutions to help you succeed.
What is the cost of a Virtual Assistant?
VA is far more cost effective than a regular employee. The hourly pay may be hirer than a regular employee, but when you factor out the benefits, taxes, insurance, vacation and sick time, bonuses, holiday pay, hardware and software, the VA's wage comes out much lower then a regular employees.
Do the benefits support the cost of retaining a Virtual Assistant?
Virtual Assistants are experienced professionals who provide support from a satellite office. VA's are 100% productive compared to 50% to 75% productivity from a hired employee. You do not pay for idle time, office gossip, employees browsing the internet, vacation or sick days.
You do not incur the overhead costs associated with an employee such as taxes, insurance, office space or costly office equipment. Take a look at the cost savings of an employee versus a virtual professional.
How is work transmitted?
- Fax
- FTP File Sharing
- Remote Access
- Courier
- Pickup or Drop off
We can assist you regardless our geographic locations by utilizing the technology
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Ask yourself these questions:
Are you
- Working through lunches?
- Missing quality time with your family and friends?
- Needing help but can't afford a full time employee?
- Spending time on tasks that do not return a profit?
If you answered yes to any of these questions then we can help!
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