FAQ

What is a Virtual Assistant?

A virtual assistant provides administrative support to clients remotely (via phone, fax and internet).  Virtual Assistants are independent business owners that work in ongoing, collaborative partnerships with their clients to help them grow their businesses and improve the quality of their lives.

What Does A Virtual Assistant Do?

Virtual assistants can do just about any job that a secretary or personal assistant sitting next to you in your office can do.  Additionally, as a small business owner, they can provide provide a valuable sounding board for ideas and resources for making your business better.

How Do I Work With A VA?

Work is generally sent and received via email, fax or post – the most common form being email. Work can also be uploaded/downloaded via FTP to the VA’s or client’s websites, and there are companies that provide remote access facilities such as GoToMyPC.  As you and your VA get to know each other better, you VA can work on your behalf without much supervision or time explaining assignments.

How Much Is This Going To Cost Me?

Virtual assistance rates range from $40- $100 an hour.  Because you are only paying for productive time, it costs less to hire a VA.  Once you hire a VA to do your administrative tasks, you have more time to bill clients at your normal rate.  The question becomes  can you afford not to hire a VA?

Why Should I Hire A VA?

Virtual Assistants are not employees or temps. They are small business owners with years of project planning and administrative experience.  Hiring a VA has the following benefits:

  • provides complete business flexibility – you pay for only the time that you need.  You are not paying for breaks or vacation.

  • a virtual assistant can free your  time to concentrate on developing their businesses

  • a virtual assistant is not an employee — you do not have pay benefits or do personnel administration.

  • a virtual assistant works rom their home office, so there is no need  to find the necessary office space or provide equipment

  • a virtual assistant works collaboratively with you as a partner and an equal.  A VA works for your busienss as if it were their own.

So, how do I hire you?

Email me if you are interested in learning more about working together.  We will set up a free one hour initial consultation to get to know each other better.  At the end of the phone call, we may schedule another call or decide to work together.  If we decide to work together, I will send you a welcome packet that asks for information to help us get off to a strong start.  Once I get your completed packet, we can begin to work together.

Where can I can more information about Virtual Assistance?

AssistU has a wealth of information about VAs and how to choose the right one for your business