| The New Administrative Assistant |
In this day and age of modern technology, the small business owner now has many advantages with helping their business succeed that were not as easily accessible before. For instance, a small business owner can utilize the many wonderful assets of a Virtual Assistant to maintain their daily administrative tasks, marketing, accounting and much more. By partnering with a Virtual Assistant, the skies the limit with what you can do!
What is a Virtual Assistant you ask? Well a Virtual Assistant, or VA, is an independent contractor who provides a wide range of business services from a remote location. With the help of instant messenger, e-mail, fax, and phone, you can communicate with your VA sending them projects which they can complete with the newest and most efficient office equipment and software.
A Virtual Assistant is not your employee, but rather a partner working with you to help you achieve the many goals and dreams you have in building up your business. Therefore, your working relationship is based upon a contractual agreement where the terms and services are clearly defined. That means you get the services you want only when you need it from your VA.
Since your Virtual Assistant is not your employee, you have just eliminated the many costs of hiring an employee. And as a small business, it won’t come out of the already small budget you have. That means you don’t pay employment taxes, benefits, holiday and vacation pay, sick leave, or the cost of office space and equipment. You’re getting all the benefits of professional help with none of the overhead costs!
Many VA’s have a range of skills from general administrative to website design. You can hand pick a Virtual Assistant that specializes in the services that are right for you and your business. If you need a VA to create business cards and make follow-up phone calls to your customers, then balance your books and send out invoices, chances are you will have no problem finding one. Virtual Assistants are hardworking and dedicated professionals who have worked for many years honing their skills. They are creative, innovative, nurturing, highly intelligent, and trained individuals who give of themselves everyday and are ready to help you. If you haven’t looked into partnering with a VA, I suggest you do!
Beth Eckert is Owner and President of Virtual Office Express, one of California’s premiere Virtual Assistant businesses. For more information on Beth Eckert and Virtual Assistants, please visit her website at http://www.virtualofficeexpress.com
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