Top 5 Ways A Virtual Assistant Can Save You Money!
By: Jan Harris

Have you ever considered hiring a Virtual Assistant?

Can a Virtual Assistant (VA) really save you money? You may be
surprised to learn how cost effective a virtual assistant can be. A
good VA can save your business time and money and help your business
grow. This article highlights the top 5 ways a Virtual Assistant can
save your business money.

Many business owners have never thought of hiring a virtual assistant
despite the growing popularity of this home based business. Some still
don't even know what a Virtual assistants are and just how cost
effective they can be. In fact, Virtual Assistants are one of the most
affordable contract professionals you can use for outsourcing!

One of the benefits the Virtual Assistant can provide is a cost
effective way of obtaining high level administrative services. Most
virtual assistants in the United States and other native English
speaking countries charge between $35 -$75 per hour. At first glance
this may seem like a high fee and maybe you are wondering just how a
Virtual Assistant can save you money?

Here are the top 5 things to consider before you decide whether or not
to hire a Virtual Assistant.

1. Although at first glance their rate may seem high, you have to
remember all of the additional costs you will pay for when hiring a
full-time employee. In addition to the hourly wage you pay, you must
also pay for taxes, benefits, office and equipment costs as well as
vacation and sick time. A Virtual Assistant covers all of her own
expenses.

2. An hourly employee is paid whether they are working or not. During
slow times or when they are sick, you still pay. A virtual assistant
only charges for time actually worked.

3. Virtual Assistant are highly skilled with many years of high level
administrative experience. They work quickly and efficiently while
requiring little or no training. An efficient assistant will take less
time to produce much higher quality work than a less skilled assistant
who will work for a lower hourly wage.

4. Businesses who use the services of Virtual Assistants have claimed
as much as a 50% increase in the productivity of their business. Many
VAs are highly skilled in business procedures and can help you
identify cost effective ways to run your business. A good VA can save
you valuable time by scheduling meetings, responding to emails and
sales leads, planning events and travel arrangements.

5. Many entrepreneurs and small business spend too much of their time
on administrative tasks which leaves them less time to do the things
they need to build their businesses. By outsourcing these tasks, you
can concentrate on the tasks needed to grow your business.

These are just five ways a Virtual Assistant can save you money. There
are actually many advantages to using their services and you may just
find that hiring a Virtual Assistant is the best solution for your
business. Learn more about what a Virtual Assistant is and why hiring
a virtual assistant can save your business save time and money.

About the author: Jan Harris is a veteran administrative professional
with over 20 years of experience and currently works at home as a
Virtual Assistant. Visit her site for information on the Virtual
Assistant Profession at http://www.VirtualAssistantsGuide.com.

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