The Benefits of Hiring a Virtual Office Manager, also known as a Virtual Assistant (VA), versus a full time Employee

Business is booming and you're ready to look into hiring someone to help you in those areas that just take too much time. Who do you hire? A VA or an employee?  The benefits of utilizing the services of a VA are tremendous!

• VAs are available when you need them. Whether you need assistance for 10 hours a month or 60 hours a month, VAs are willing to accommodate your needs.
• A VA is usually willing to accommodate those last minute projects that come up after regular closing hours. Why worry about finding "stuff" for an in-house employee to do if you don't really need them there. Is your employee available to do this?
• Expenses for only time and materials related to your project. With an employee, you may need to commit to certain hours and if you just don't have enough work at that time, you're still paying for those hours. With a VA, you get billed ONLY for the time (and materials) spent on your project.
• No extra equipment or office costs for your business. Don't have the space in your office for another person? Don't have a second computer, workstation etc.? No problem - one huge advantage is the VA works out of their own home office. They have all the equipment and software to complete your work.
• No employee related taxes, benefits packages, insurance to pay, vacations or losing valuable hours due to sick time. If you're anything like me, you would rather not get involved with the details around employee taxes, benefits and insurance. As a VA is an independent contractor, you do not have to worry about those details.