Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a Virtual Assistant?
• What type of businesses use Virtual Assistants?
• What are the benefits of working with a VA?
• What tasks can a VA do for me?
• How does virtual assistance compare with employees or temporary staff?
• Do I need a Virtual Assistant?
• Can I afford a Virtual Assistant?
• Why should I choose A Virtual Pro?
• Am I the type of person who can work with a VA?
• What do the critics say about Virtual Assistance?

 

 

What is a Virtual Assistant?

A. The Internet has revolutionized many business sectors and has single-handedly created one - virtual assistance. ("More firms use virtual assistance" by Nick Eason, CNN.com)

A Virtual Assistant (VA) is an independent entrepreneur providing administrative, creative and/or technical services. Utilizing advanced technological modes of communication and data delivery, a professional VA assists clients in his/her area of expertise from his/her own office on a contractual basis. (ivaa.org)

Virtual Assistants have developed the art of having long-term successful partnerships with their clients without being physically present in their offices, working seamlessly without compromise to timing, accessibility or quality.

Here's a short article I wrote that you can download and share with others: Office Help is Just a Click Away!

 

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What type of businesses use Virtual Assistants?

Solo Entrepreneurs Business Coaches Life Coaches Consultants Attorneys Financial Planners Real Estate Agents Executive Recruiters Authors	Life Insurance Agents Accountants New and Small Businesses Self-Employed Entrepreneurs Executives and Salespeople Speakers Large Corporations Retired Executives Media/Entertainment Professionals ANYONE!
The possibilities are endless!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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What tasks can a VA do for me?

You'd never guess that there are 107+ ways to boost your business with a VA! You get this free ebook when you sign up for the Success Virtually ezine. If you haven't signed up yet, go here.

 

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How does virtual assistance compare with employees or
temporary staff?


Comparison of Staffing Options

Your Obligation/Benefit	Temp	Employee	Virtual Assistant
Flexibility Service available outside of traditional hours and days
Support tailored to your needs on an as-needed basis
Geographical barriers erased
Minimum service to be contracted is more than 2 hours
Commitment Vested interest in your business
Continuity of service - same person every time
Personnel Issues & Costs You must comply with Employment laws
Overtime premium rate less than time and one-half
You pay for coffee breaks, washroom visits, time taken for personal calls and issues
You must pay payroll taxes
You may have to comply with a Collective Agreement
You may pay fixed benefit costs (i.e. healthcare, retirement plans)
High recruitment and hiring costs
Pay for "time-on-task" only
You may pay someone to administer the above
You have to provide office space and equipment
Greater risk of confidentiality breach
Working Solo Allows you to get more done by working alone in own space

 

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Do I need a Virtual Assistant?

Find out how well you're managing the demands of your business, how you can improve and how to save money by delegating with our "Removing Barriers to Success" and "Lost Opportunity Cost" assessments. Send an email to: bizassessments@getresponse.com

 

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Can I afford a Virtual Assistant?

If you bill your own time higher than $40.00/hr then you can afford a VA.

Hiring a VA can save you over $50,000.00 per year!

Click here for a VA vs. Employee Cost Comparison.

 

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Why should I choose A Virtual Pro?

One simple reason - we have happy clients! We go the extra mile to ensure your complete satisfaction.

"Working with Michele gave me the peace of mind that everything will be done correctly, professionally and on time. I have had excellent results from the work Michele has done for me."

Cecile Peterkin, Life & Career Coach, www.cosmiccoachingcentre.com

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Am I the type of person who can work with a VA?

You can work with a VA if you:

1. Are open to learning new ways of working and communicating.
2. Can work in a partnership with others.
3. Are comfortable (or willing to try) delegating and trusting others with tasks.

It's that simple!

PS: You also need to bill your own time higher than $40.00/hr.

 

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What do the critics say about Virtual Assistance?

More firms use virtual assistance (CNN)

Overworked? Try a virtual assistant (BBC News)

Do you need virtual assistance? (CNN)

Can't Cope With the Admin? Try a Virtual Assistant (MicrosoftbCentral)

Grow your Business Without Growing Your Infrastructure (Realty Times)

A New Frontier: The Advent of the Virtual Assistant (Women Today Magazine)

Hire a Virtual Assistant (Realty Times)

Assisting You Virtually- How Virtual Assistants are Changing the Face of the Workplace (work-at-home.com)

Office Help from Afar (BusinessWeek online)

 

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