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Why a Virtual Assistant?

There just never seems to be enough hours in the day to get all the revenue generating tasks done, not to mention the abundance of administrative tasks that seem to always be piling up.

Consider the benefits...

  • No extra office space or costly office equipment is required.
  • You only pay for the services provided or the hours worked - you don't pay for my holidays, bonuses, sick pay, overtime or lunch break!
  • It takes time to hire an employee. Consider the length of time it takes to gather applicants and interview them. The new employee then has to give notice to their old employer. Before you know it, six weeks have passed and you still have a backlog of work!
  • Parting is effortless as you have no legal obligations to fulfil with me, unlike employees.

Nearly every type of business or industry can benefit from the services of a virtual assistant. Both online and traditional businesses can find good value through the use of a virtual assistant. some size or type of business can increase manpower without the expense of a full time employee. There are no taxes or benefits to consider and the virtual assistant, being dependent on steady customers and referrals, may give you the same loyalty as a salaried employee. The need for temporary employees and outsourcing is eliminated. The virtual assistant may be there when you need them and may provide the services you need at a reasonable price.

Virtual assistants are less pricey than a full time employee and can assist a business with basic office support or in specialized tasks such as web design, office work, and many other areas depending on the particular skills of the virtual assistant you choose.

Businesses do not have to pay an hourly wage or salary when hiring a virtual assistant. A virtual assistant is paid for each job or by the hour, but only for the time you need them. There is no expense for benefits, taxes, holiday pay, or office space because the virtual assistant works out of his/his own office and uses his own office equipment. Virtual assistants are the perfect solution for a small business owner who needs administrative support but cannot afford to hire a regular employee. Large businesses and individuals can also benefit from a virtual assistant. Word processing, scanning, and scheduling for special events can be delegated to the virtual assistant, saving the business time and money.


Ethics of a Virtual Assistant (VA)

  • As a Virtual Assistant, I will maintain the highest ethics and honesty in all dealings with clients, colleagues and the general public.
  • I will seek to deal with colleagues, suppliers and employees in a fair and equitable manner, and maintain the highest standards of personal conduct to bring credit to the Virtual Assistant profession.
  • As a highly ethical Virtual Assistant, I will only take on projects that are within my abilities. If a project is not within my ability, the client will be notified immediately and I will provide recommendations for other highly skilled Virtual Assistants.
  • Client information will be held in the strictest of confidence and will not be shared with others or used for personal gain.
  • I highly value each client relationship and will not place one client above another.
  • I will make a commitment to possess and increase the required knowledge, skills and training to be proficient and relevant in the provision of services.
  • I will be honest about my intentions and never misrepresent my skills, peers, or my profession as a whole, whether to networks or to prospects, clients, and the community at large (virtual or otherwise).
  • I will not knowingly be a part of any illegal or unethical activity.
  • I will promote the Virtual Assistance industry with the utmost professionalism and give of my knowledge freely to new and existing VAs and the general public.

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