Virtual Assistant Frequently Asked Questions

What is a virtual assistant? A virtual assistant is an incredible office resource that provides you or your business with administrative, technical or creative assistance from their home office without the hassles of an in office employee. Why outsource to a virtual assistant? Outsourcing provides substantial cost savings for your business. Outsourcing allows you to keep the money you would normally spend on providing insurance benefits, retirement plans, office equipment and supplies for an in-house assistant. What are the advantages of using a virtual assistant? Virtual Assistants support their clients on an "as needed" basis, for less than the cost of hiring an in-house or temporary employee. You only pay for the time your Virtual Assistant spends assisting your business. We also provide Virtual Administrative Assistance that includes both nights and weekends for an additional fee. How much will it cost me? Our rate is $30 per hour. Time is billed in 15 min increments with a minimum of 1 hour per weekly billing cycle. We offer retainer packages at reduced rates for clients needing a set number of regular hours per month, discounts range from 5 to 15% per billing hour. Do I have to sign up for a set number of hours? No, you do not have to sign up for a set number of hours. Many people like to first test the waters with a few projects before committing to a retainer package. After you are more comfortable in outsourcing yours work and projects the retainer packages may end up being the most cost effective business for your needs