The benefits of outsourcing to a qualified VA are plentiful. VAs only charge for actual time worked or services provided. They use their own equipment so there is no wear and tear on your office equipment and by outsourcing to a VA rather than hiring an in-office assistant, you will never need to pay holiday pay, sick pay or pension contributions.
There is no cost for training new or existing employees; VAs are already qualified.
There is no need for extra office space; VAs do everything from their own office.
There is no need to worry about in-office employees requesting time off; VAs are available when you need them.
Like you, VAs are entrepreneurs and understand the needs of businesses today, ensuring the success of their clients.
VAs value each and every client; it is because of these clients that VAs can ensure the success of their own businesses.
How else can outsourcing to a VA save you money? Often VA’s offer special discounts to new clients and to existing clients they offer free service hours in return for referrals. Many VAs even offer monthly retainer plans, which not only ensure their availability, but also save you money. VAs are experienced individuals with the ability to catch mistakes made in-office, not only saving your business money but also protecting your business reputation.
And for those in-office employees that you cannot go without, a VA can take a little of the never-ending workload or less important projects off their shoulders to ensure you, as a successful business maintain your quality reputation and increase employee productivity.
So the question really should be, why do you not have a Virtual Assistant?
10 Reasons to Hire a Virtual Assistant (VA)
1. VAs offer flexibility; they are available outside of normal office hours.
2. VAs have a vested interest in the success of your business.
3. VAs are only paid for the hours worked.
4. VAs work from their own office, therefore you do not have to provide workspace and equipment.
5. VAs are 100%interested in your business. Your success is their success. VAs treat your business as if it was their own.
6. There is no minimum number of hours you must work with a VA. You only pay for the hours worked.
7. You are not liable to pay taxes and National Insurance as you would when taking on a new employee.
8. You get more time to do what you do best, while leaving the administration to someone else.
9. Your work will be completed to perfection and delivered on time...or ahead of time.
10. No recruitment agency fees.