Have you ever thought I need help with my “To-do-List”?
The next question being, do I hire a Virtual Assistant or an In-House Employee?
It is always a big commitment to hire new staff in any business, so the real question is what is the lowest cost for the best quality work?
Here are our top 5 reasons to hire a Virtual Assistant instead of an employee.
- Save money
Indeed, a good and reputable VA will save you money!
Firstly, they should have their own office! If they take their business seriously they will take your business seriously.
No need to pay for office space, furniture or equipment, they already have all they need, so you will not have to cover the cost of electricity, computers or any sundries! There are no overheads such as PAYE, pension and holiday pay and you only use a VA when you need to, so you’re not stressing about keeping them busy!
You agree at the beginning of the contract what you will pay so you both know your budget, whether that is by the hour or project, they should offer an entire breakdown of all the work undertaken and charged for as the tasks are taken care of! You should feel you are getting value for money and not be paying for tea breaks.
- Flexible schedule
A good VA will take you’re “To-Do-List and deliver the tasks completed on time and as agreed to offer flexibility! You just need to send the work and discuss expectations of delivery and completion. Communication is key, it builds the relationships and trust as a valued extension of your business.
- Work with a professional
As Girl Friday NI I have over 20 years’ experience as a professional in marketing, sales, administration and accounts. I know what needs to be done to grow and develop a business. You save time and money as you don’t have to pay for training a new In-House employee. A good VA will have knowledge and use of technology to do the job required as fast as possible.
- Network
As I have already stated good VA’s are professionals. They can handle any request and should have created a network of contacts that can help, so creating a virtual team that helps strengthen a business without big overheads.
- Confidential information & Data Protection
With new data protection laws affecting everyone from May 25th, 2017 be assured that this is something every good VA should be aware of so that you are compliant. Confidentiality & Security should be guaranteed.
So, in summary, the benefits of working with an outsourced Virtual Assistant are in having a qualified person who will save you time and money taking over your “To-Do-List and helping you have a more productive day! More beneficial than you first thought?