A Virtual Assistant (VA) is an independent contractor who works from home providing administrative / clerical support to small business owners and entrepreneurs. It makes no difference if your business is right next door in Ocala, Florida or clear across the USA. Either way, we make use of Internet-based technology that allows us to communicate and share project files with ease.

At VAS , I work closely with my clients to overcome administrative challenges. We become partners working toward a common goal. This enables you to take your business to the next level and focus on what really matters.

Our relationship shatters the traditional boss / assistant paradigm. As professionals and business owners, we choose to work together for your success.

Do you need a VA?
Consider the following questions:

Do you spend valuable time on tasks you don't want to?
Would you like to have the freedom to focus on more productive or higher priority business activities?
Would you like the freedom to work on growing and improving your business, your skills or your knowledge?
Would you like to have a partner with whom to consult or share ideas?
Do you have the time flexibility to assume new, challenging opportunities?
Do you have peace of mind knowing that the details of your business are being handled?
Are you able to run your business instead of it running you?
Whether you know how to do it all yourself, but simply lack the time - or you need the assistance of a trained professional to take on tasks you cannot perform yourself, VAS can help. I can help you posture your business for success for far less money than hiring an on-site employee or setting up an office. Let me show you how with some facts and figures on outsourcing:

Facts and Figures on Outsourcing
On-Site Employee vs. VAS

$15/hr x 2080 hrs = $31,200$45/hr x 10 hrs/mo = $5,400/yr
Benefits: 15% of base-$4,580No Benefit Expenditures
Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time
13% of base = $4,056No Vacation, Holiday, or Sick Pay
Payroll Taxes: 12% = $3,744No Payroll Taxes
Recruiting, Hiring, Training
7% of base = $2,184 No Recruiting, Hiring, Training
Total Cost/Year = $45,864Total Cost/Year = $5,400

Now check out the facts and figures on outsourcing
the menial stuff!
If your billable time is worth $70 or more per hour, the value of time spent performing administrative tasks is also $70 or more per hour. If you spend, on average, five hours per week performing administrative tasks, you've essentially spent $350 on these responsibilities for one week alone!

The facts add up! There are serious advantages to outsourcing your administrative tasks.

Contact VAS today via email for your free consultation. Can you afford to wait any longer?

Following is a list of the primary services that we offer. If there are other services that you are looking for that are not included in this list, please let us know. If we are unable to provide the services you require, we will assist you in finding someone who can.
Basic Website Design & Maintenance
Scheduling
Targeted Business Research (online/offline)
Mail Services
Live Chat Assistance Operator
General Administrative Assistance

Personal Services~ appointment setting for personal tasks ex: salon, dentist, Send flowers,Bank/post office
Appointment/scheduling
Follow up calls
Reminder service
Internet Research
Email Services
Data Entry
Voice Talent

Desktop Publishing ~Newsletters & directories, brochures, flyers & postcards, programs & invitations, business Cards,announcements,and thank you cards.

The above is just a simple guideline to go by. If you see a service you are interested in but not listed please feel free to contact me using the form above with your questions.

Rates

We pride ourselves in being able to analyze each project and provide a competitive quotation tailored to meet your needs and budget. Quotations are based on either a Monthly Retainer Package, Hourly or Per Project basis.

Monthly Retainer Package Rates: You will find it beneficial and more cost-effective to secure our services with a discounted monthly retainer package, as it guarantees that we will set aside those hours specifically for you every month. You can choose from any of the following packages or we can customize one that is just right for you and your needs.

Package #1~10Hrs a mthPackage #2~20Hrs a mthPackage #3~30 Hrs a mth

Hourly Rates: Hourly rates work best if you have small to mid-size project needs to delegate. Our hourly rate starts at $35. Please contact us to discuss your specific needs.

Per Project Rates: Per Project rates are most economical if you have larger project needs to delegate. Rates will vary, as each project is unique. Please contact us to discuss your specific needs.

Policies

A signed contract agreement is required prior to commencement of work. Contract will be signed based on the estimated cost (actual cost may differ).
Assignments or projects requiring completion in less than 24 hours and/or weekend/holiday service will be billed at an additional 25% of the normal rate.
Additional charges including photocopying, postage and shipping, long distance phone charges, special software purchase (requested by client), etc. will be billed to client. (If paying by check ~ checks must clear bank before job begins).

Monthly Retainer Packages: Retainer fees are due prior to commencement of work and thereafter on the 1st of every month; unused retainer hours are non-refundable and will not be carried forward; additional hours will be billed at the same hourly discounted rates.
Hourly and Per Project: Hours are billed in 15-minute increments with a one-hour minimum required, unless otherwise specified; a 50% deposit on the signed contract agreement is required prior to commencement of work with the remainder to be paid in full prior to delivery of the completed project.
100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE: We stand behind our work and will immediately correct any errors free of charge (corrections that are required due to insufficient information or lack of communication by the client will be billed at an hourly rate).
Payment Methods

Business or Personal Checks (all personal or business checks must clear bank before job begins)
Money Orders
PayPal

A cost comparison for a full-time employee versus a Virtual Assistant
COST COMPARISON
Hourly Rate of PayF/T Employee $20.00 vs Virtual Assistant $35.00

Fringe Benefits @ 35%
(Health/Dental/Life Insurance, Retirement Plans) F/TTime Employee$7.00 vs Virtual Assistant None

Overhead Rate @ 50%
(Office Space, Equipment & Office Supply expense, UI Insurance, Worker's Compensation, Overtime Pay, Administration Costs) F/T Employee $10.00 vs Virtual Assistant None

Total Effective Rate of PayF/T Employee $37.00 vs Virtual Assistant $35.00
**Hours Per YearF/Time Employee 2,080 hrs. Virtual Assistant 480 hrs

TOTAL Annual Labor Cost F/T $76,960.00 vs VA $16,800.00

Difference = $60,160.00 per year
By hiring a Virtual Assistant...
You SAVE over $60,000.00 per year! Although the Virtual Assistant's hourly rate is more than the employee's initial rate, you save the cost of benefits and overhead that would have to be applied to the new employee's wage. And, because Virtual Assistants are typically more experienced, more efficient and better connected than the employee, you will need to devote far less time to a project to get the same results, only 480 hours a year versus 2,080 for the new employee.

**Remember, with a Virtual Assistant, you only pay for the time on task by the minute! No more paying for socializing, hour long lunches or frequent trips to the washroom.

**Your employee's 8 hour day can be completed in 3-4 hours with a Virtual Assistant.

Simply put, you should contract with a Virtual Assistant because it is more cost-effective and Virtual Assistants go above and beyond the normal assistant's duties to increase your productivity. No task is too big or small for a Virtual Assistant to handle. Even if you only have one hour of work a month for a Virtual Assistant to do, a VA can (and will) do it.

*Souce: Virtual Assistant Networking Association Cost Comparison
The Largest Global Network Online for Successful and Aspiring Virtual Assistants

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FREE time tracking software!
If you are looking for a way to accurately track your time that you spend on projects or tasks, I recommend that you check out the Time Stamp software.It is a very user-friendly program and best of all…it is FREE to download! Time Stamp is “donationware”, meaning that if you so desire, you can ”send a donation” to go towards its future development.Personally, this software has proven to be a very benefical tool for both myself and my business.

http://www.syntap.com/downloads.htm

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