PASS it on Virtual Assistant - Benefits to hiring a VA

VA's...

do not require office space.
do not need to be managed, as do employees.
do provide their own office space and equipment.
do provide your business support needs; working your agenda, and often support many personal needs as well, such as personal/family appointments and events, and reminders and preparation for special occasions.
do get paid for time on task, not time spent at the water cooler - this means you pay only for that time which is spent on your work.

Clients...

do get to work with the same person every time, unlike temporary employment services agencies.
do get to work with another professional business owner (with the VA) who wants to find solutions to overcome challenges and take advantage of opportunities to help with growth and success.
do not spend time on employee related administration.
do not pay associated benefits, holidays, insurance, paid vacations, payroll taxes, sick leave or Social Security.
do not need to know and adhere to Federal and State mandates; i.e.: OSHA, Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
do not pay someone, an employee, to administer the Federal and State mandates.
do not have the hassle of dismissing an employee - if you are not satisfied with the work, do not renew the contract.
do not have the expense and down time associated with training new employees.