BENEFITS

What are the benefits of using a Virtual Assistant?

• Employee levels can be kept low to optimise profits
• Only pay per project - no holiday pay or sick leave payments, insurance contributions, pensions, etc.
• No extra office space or equipment needed
• Possible tax-deductions as a business expense
• Can be available outside of normal office hours, seven days a week

Who can benefit from using a Virtual Assistant?

• Larger businesses looking to downsize and cut administration costs
• Small businesses - expand your business instead of dealing with administration
• Individuals and off-site personnel - have a point of contact whilst away
• Students – Course work and thesis presentation, etc.

Outsourcing/subcontracting work is not a new concept. In fact, many businesses outsource for at least some of their needs. For example, all businesses have legal needs but generally only large companies hire staff lawyers.

Many companies outsource cleaning, information technology, human resources and accounting services. They can get the highest quality of service from companies that perform these functions as their specialised core business, and usually for a lot less than hiring permanent, full or part-time employees for these tasks.

This practice makes good business sense because it allows you to focus on what you know best, your business. It allows you to pay for what you need and not pay for what you've got!