Virtual Assistants: Everything but the coffee

And with a VA, you’ll have more time to nip out to Starbucks. This article, via the Examiner, goes through some more basics of finding and using a VA.

My favorite points from the article, quoted below, address the versatility of a Virtual Assistant versus having on-site staff.

I will admit that previously visions of Sci-Fi men and women danced through my head at such a statement only months previously.  So how does it work?  A virtual assistant is more than just outsourced administrative help.  Many assistants offer services to include; hiring, recruiting and marketing.  What this means for a sole proprietor or small business is the opportunity to outsource your entire human resource or marketing department in a cost-effective manner.   This person acts as an independent contractor thus avoiding payroll costs.  Additionally, most virtual assistants will let you know ahead of time how much a project will cost and work with you to stay within budget.  In difficult economic times, predictable expenditures and the ability to offload non-revenue producing activities is not just necessary-it’s critical for survival.

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