benefits of virtual assistants + comparison of 4 types of vas

The Benefits OF

Virtual Assistance+ Comparison of 4 Types of VAs

What is a Virtual Assistant?

• Definition

• VA vs. In-House Employees

• Different types of VAs

• The Bottom Line

• Personal & administrative assistants

• Only difference, they work remotely

• Multi-skilled professionals

• Commonly abbreviated as “VA”

• That’s just the beginning!

Defining Virtual Assistance

• VAs are professional, skilled entrepreneurs

• VAs are often trained and efficient in multiple skills

• Little to no training or supervision required

• Only pay for time spent working on your tasks

Benefits of Virtual Assistance

VA vs. In-House Employee• VAs typically work independently or for a company

• Thus, you are not responsible for:

• Employee related taxes and paperwork

• Learning your local hiring & firing laws

• Office space, supplies, or equipment

• Health insurance & 401(k) retirement plans

• Overtime, vacation pay, sick days, etc.

Compare rate of virtual assistant vs in-house staff

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VA vs. In-House Employee

• Depends on several factors:

• Location, skills, education, etc.

• Full-time VA in the Philippines for $3 - 5/hr ($500/mo+)

• U.S. based VAs range from $10 - $35/hr ($1500/mo+)

• Hours of assistance required each day, week, or month

What’s the Bottom Line?

What’s the Bottom Line?

• No additional costs beyond your VAs rate

• Save money with a VA vs an employee

• Find a talented VA on nearly any budget

• Save time, avoid stress, keep moving forward

““If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur.”

- Red Adair

What’s the Bottom Line?

Different Types of VAs

• Task-based assistants

• Virtual project manager

• Dedicated assistants

• Specialized contractors

• Great for simple one-time assignments

• New assistant for each task or project

• No commitments or monthly payments

• Bad for recurring tasks & long-term

Task-Based Assistants

Virtual Project Manager

• Great for various ongoing projects

• Assigns tasks to assistants for you

• Acts as single point of contact

• Not always great for personal tasks

Dedicated Virtual Assistant

Committed to working with you

Develop rapport, trust, and establish relationship

Benefits of Dedicated VA• Learn your work style, preferences, requirements, etc.

• Share more with a dedicated VA

• Calendar access to schedule calls

• Passwords, bank info, addresses, contacts

• VA can store your info securely

• Dedicated VAs become a member of your team

• Assistance beyond the basics

• Email marketing manager

• Web or graphic design

• SEO Specialist

• Video production

• Writers, editors, etc.

Specialized Contractors

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