A Virtual Assistant (VA) is an independent contractor who provides administrative, organizational, and/or creative services to clients via the Internet, email, fax, snail mail, telephone, instant messaging or other available technology. VA's can provide all the services of an in-house assistant, without all the costs. VA's are unique, however, in that they have a vested interest in your success. When you thrive, we thrive.

Because VA's are independent contractors, you only pay for the time actually spent on YOUR project.  You don't pay for lunch hours, vacation time, sick time or time that's just plain unproductive. What you do pay for is expertise, experience and professionalism. Given the fact that on average, employees are productive only 50%-75% of the time, working with a VA stretches your hard earned dollar even further.

Partnering with a VA saves in all these ways:

• No payroll taxes
• No benefits (health insurance, vacation)
• No additional work space needed
• No equipment to buy (computer, printer, desk)
• No software to buy
• No training or learning curve

VA's work from their own offices, usually home-based. They provide all their own equipment, supplies, software and remain current with industry advances and continuing education for their chosen specialty.

Most VA's have extensive professional experience in administrative, marketing, teaching, or consulting fields. Many have worked in your particular industry and know first hand what is necessary to be successful.

Before speaking with a potential virtual assistant, it is important that you have thought through  your personal expectations, work habits, and any support systems currently in place.  Speak openly with the VA about your current systems and processes to best identify areas for improvement.  Take your time when deciding on the person who can best compliment you, your business, and your goals. With all the advantages to partnering with a VA, what's stopping you? Contact us to learn how to get started today.