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Like the majority of their clients, virtual business assistants are entrepreneurs - highly skilled in their profession and able to have a powerful impact on the productivity of those they work with. Traditionally, they have been known by many names: secretaries, administrative assistants, executive assistants, and bookkeepers. But in an age where technology has made the world a much smaller place, and where more professionals are working from their homes or in satellite offices, the former "assistant" have become "virtual" and thanks to the Internet. Work assignments are communicated through email, phone, fax, mail or diskette transfer.

Benefits of Using a Virtual Business Assistant

There are many benefits to outsourcing in today's economy. Most companies, at this time, do not have the budget for payroll and benefits for needed staff. Existing personnel are being asked to do more. Outsourcing is a way to get your company's necessary office work done. You get quality, professional support without paying for:

• Payroll taxes and benefits
• Temporary employment agency fees. We can be your "permanent" temp.
• Outlay of revenue for company equipment and software
• Additional office space
• Sick time, holidays, vacation and down time. You only pay for the time it takes to complete your project.

Ways To Use A Virtual Business Assistant

• You need to prepare a policy and procedure manual or a training manual. The notes are typed in draft form and need to be formated. The notes can be faxed or emailed to the Virtual Business Assistant to type. The VA can return the finished manual via email, mail you a copy on a disk, or print the manual and mail a hard copy.
• You are preparing an awards ceremony for the annual company meeting and need award certificates. A VA can design and prepare certificates and may use pre-designed paper stock, client provided art, seals, etc.
• You need to confirm sales appointments made for the week. The list is emailed or faxed to the VA. The VA calls the appointments and notes who is confirmed and who must be rescheduled. The list is emailed of faxed back to you.

What is the Cost of Hiring an Office Assistant vs Partnering with a Virtual Business Assistant?

Hiring an Assistant for your office - full-time:

Annual Total: $50,250

Partnering with a Virtual Assistant: (Don't forget, you only pay for the hours worked!)

Base retainer of 20 hours a month @ $45.00/hr
Occasional average of hours on between partners @ $45.00/hr

Annual Total: $12,960

Wouldn't you like to save nearly $20,000 each year to invest in your business?

VA's are independent entrepreneurs and each sets an hourly rate based on her experience. You can expect an hourly rate starting at about $30/hr and up.

*Figures are estimated from the US Chamber of Commerce