What is a Virtual Assistant (VA)?

• A VA is an independent entrepreneur providing administrative, creative, or technical services.
• A VA utilizes technology to assist clients in their area of expertise.
• VA’s are highly skilled professionals, working outside of traditional corporate roles.
• A VA works from their own office on a contractual basis.

What are the benefits of hiring a Virtual Assistant?

Virtual Assistants are independent contractors. Certain formalities are still necessary to engage a VA, such as a contract that has to be signed by both parties. The contract should list in detail each party’s responsibilities and expectations. A reliable means of communication should be established from the outset. Beyond these formalities, hiring a VA is much easier than hiring an employee.

Virtual Assistants pay their own taxes and benefits.

The primary advantage is that you don’t need to pay taxes or create a benefits package for the VA. VA’s are solely responsible for their own taxes and benefits. It’s more cost-effective than hiring a full-time employee.

Virtual Assistants are dedicated to their quality of work.

Virtual Assistants derive their income by being productive and delivering value to their clients. Above all, they provide support, which in turn frees up your time to focus on the activities that bring in the most income for your business. 

Virtual Assistants use their own office supplies and equipment.

Most Virtual Assistants work from their homes, thereby using their own office equipment. A VA has their own personal equipment such as computers, printers, faxes and so on to use to provide services to you. Therefore, you don’t have to deal with buying or maintaining any equipment or pay for office supplies.