1. You'll Save Money
You don't have to pay a virtual assistant (VA) unless they are working for you. That means you're not handing out paid vacation time and or dealing with other expenses, like medical insurance. The VA is a self-employed contractor, hired to work for you on an as-needed basis. Most VAs work in a home office, which means that each hour you are being billed, the job is getting DONE. No water cooler conversations or distractions. They mean business.

2. You're Working with a Professional
Virtual assistants prides themselves on doing a great job. Why? Because their work is a reflection of their individual skills, not a big company they are working for. That means a VA has to deliver. Virtual assistants work on a one-on-one basis with clients from any location, and they will go out of our way to keep clients happy. You should expect a professional demeanor, including excellent phone skills and prompt responses to e-mail. A good VA won't keep you hanging. Look for someone who is trustworthy, reliable, and professional.

3. You Control Who You Hire
Get specific on your needs when hiring a virtual assistant. Some VAs specialize in accounting and human resources, while others have creative backgrounds and can do quality writing and web design work in addition to administrative skills. A great VA will have experience in many sectors and the willingness to learn new things. Definitely figure out the background you want in a virtual assistant and your reasons for hiring someone. Do you want a person with an executive background? An artist? Someone who has done human resources? Website design? The choice is yours and the help is out there.

4. You Have a Life
Virtual assistants work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings. That means you can keep your business running, even while you're away. With some training, your VA will be able to take on assignments to  free you up. What you do with your time will change the way your business is run. Perhaps you need more time away from working. Or maybe you are activity looking for more clients and have too much on your plate. Either way, you can concentrate on what matters most while your virtual assistant handles the rest.

5. You Can Get a Great Deal
If you are willing to work with a newer virtual assistant who is hungry for work, many of them will give you an introductory rate or have a flexible hourly rate. You don't want to work with someone whose rate is too low, however, since this might reflect poorly on the quality of their work. But ANYONE, and I mean anyone, CAN and WILL save money by outsourcing their needs to a VA, rather than hiring internally.

6. Your Won't See Your VA
Yes, you will communicate and do it often, but your office space is your own.  You won't have to spend any time monitoring your VA to make sure the work is getting done. You will have a clear invoice of the number of hours worked and what was accomplished. You don't have to worry about having extra desks available or an on-site location. In fact, many virtual assistants don't even live in the same city as their clients (however, beware of non-US locations where communication may be difficult).

7. You Know the Future is Virtual
You are on the Internet right now. You probably spend half your day communicating with people who are not an arm's length away. Everything is going online, including day-to-day business tasks, and it's only going to increase. Having a virtual assistant is like your own personal secretary—you choose the projects. You can do everything online these days so why not take advantage? A great VA frees you up to live anywhere and have freedom with what you do with your time.

8. You Have a Short-Term Project
Many virtual assistants work on as-needed basis. They may work 5 hours for you one week and 15 hours the next (but consistency is always appreciated!). Hire a VA for a one-time project, or hire them on a weekly retainer basis to get rid of a chore you don't like doing. One great way is to have a virtual assistant work on a small project and see how you work together. Does the VA understand your needs? Are they getting the job done? Are they a great communicator? If yes, then consider using them again. If no, find for someone else. It is a low risk to take for the many rewards of having a virtual assistant.

9. You Only Have a Few Hours of Work
One of the problems in a traditional job is that people get hired for a set amount of hours, get their done done, and then waste time. Don't make the mistake of hiring a full-time person when you know you don't need a full 40-working hours a week. Use a virtual assistant instead. Every hour the VA works will be productive, unlike a traditional employee. The VA also knows the work may be inconsistent and is prepared for it. Again, money is saved. Your VA is a self-employed contract worker who may work with one or many clients.

10. You Need an Immediate Solution
Your business is growing fast. You are constantly busy. You need simple routine tasks done every day. 'Nuff said!


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