Do you need The Assistant Advantage? Definition of Virtual Assistant From Wikipedia A Virtual Assistant (or simply VA), is an independent contractor providing administrative, technical, or sometimes creative assistance to clients--usually to other independent entrepreneurs and solo and small business practices, such as that of a lawyer or realtor. Virtual assistants work from their own office (hence "virtual"), thus making it a fairly popular (and growing) profession. It is estimated that there are about 5,000-8,000 virtual assistants worldwide.
Common modes of communication and data delivery include the Internet, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), and fax machine. Although the occupation gives a degree of independence, work is on a contractual basis, and a long-lasting cooperation is standard. Typically 5 years of administrative experience in an office is expected at such positions as executive assistant, secretary, legal assistant, paralegal, legal secretary, real estate assistant, office manager, etc.
Virtual assistants are independent contractors, not employees, who structure their own rates and operating standards and policies, pay their own self-employment taxes, and control management of the work and how it is carried out.
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1. Do you find yourself spending too much time on administrative chores and not enough time on the tasks that really drive your bottom line?
2. Do you say “As soon as I get a chance I will…" when referring to projects or tasks?
3. Do you need administrative support but are not interested in the hassle of hiring an assistant, purchasing office equipment, paying payroll taxes and benefits?
4. Are you taking time to interview potential assistants or hiring temporary assistants only to find they don’t meet your needs?
5. Have you been meaning to create a brochure, flyer, or newsletter?
If you have answered "yes" to any of the above questions contact The Assistant Advantage so I can be your solution.
10 Reasons to Hire a Virtual Assistant
1) Professional High Quality Results: produced by an administrative professional with years of experience.
2) Complete client confidentiality guaranteed.
3) You have a committed partner willing to help your business grow. The success of your business increases the success of the VA’s.
4) You get what you pay for - 100% productivity. VA’s work only when you have assignments for them. No long term contracts required. No down time. You only pay for the time I am working.
5) You don’t have to worry about finding space or equipment for your new assistant. VA’s utilize their own equipment and office to provide you with services.
6) Eliminate down time while you train and familiarize your new assistant. Once being briefed on client requirements I can jump in and take over the administrative task that you need while you concentrate on your business.
7) Unlike a temp, VA’s can take on small 1-2 hour assignments, as well as long term assignments often without a minimum number of hours charge.
8) Flexibility – not having to hire staff with skills that you might only need on an on-off basis.
9) Eliminate time restrictions – Assistant Advantage can be available any day of the week at agreed upon times. If your business has closed for the day, Assistant Advantage can continue working for you from our office.
10) I bring added value to your business by using my broad range of skills and business savvy to get the job done. Your VA has all the training you need and stays up to date on the latest technologies.