Virtual Assistant
Virtual assistants can save you time and money by taking over special projects without taking up office space or requiring additional training. Pricing is $25 per hour. Kevin Leggett can help your business save money in three distinct areas:
Desktop Publishing - Newsletters, business cards, graphical design, word processing, presentation design
Information Processing - Databases, data entry, spreadsheets, file conversion, search engine optimization, resumes, content management software
Personal Assistance - Appointments, internet research, computer training, computer repair, online shopping
As a virtual assistant, I work for you without the hassle of hiring someone new. No paid vacations. No sick leave. No extra insurance or employment taxes to worry about!
What is a Virtual Assistant?
Great question! Basically, a virtual assistant (or VA) is an independent contractor who helps businesses and individuals with administrative or technical assistance. Most of their work is done over the phone and online, hence the term "virtual." They tend to be internet savvy and have a wide range of office related skills in desktop publishing, information processing, and personal assitance. A virtual assistant can often save you money (up to 50%) because it is contract work, meaning you don't have to pay benefits as you would with a traditional employee. Read some buzz circulating around virtual assistants:
- Answers.com
- Top 10 Things a VA can do for you
- Business Week
- CNN
- Denver Business Journal
- Reality Times
- Web Pro News
Save Time & Money
In the 2005 Employee Benefits Study by the United States Chamber of Commerce, employers allocated 40.2% to employee overhead and benefits. On average, it takes about 15 hours a week for a virtual assistant to perform a specialized task or help with a project.
Wage |
Time |
Cost |
Overhead |
Actual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$12 per hour |
40 hours 52 weeks |
$24,960 |
40.2% |
$42,376 |
$24,000 per year |
- |
$24,000 |
40.2% |
$40,133 |
$20 per hour - VA |
15 hours 52 weeks |
$15,600 |
- |
$15,600 |
Keep in mind you only pay for time required to complete the project, so the estimated cost will vary. However, as you can see, hiring a virtual assistant can save you time and money by taking over projcts, and helping out when you need them. You only pay for the time you need and there are no overhead costs attached!