Virtual Assistant = Virtual Employee = Partner
A Virtual Assistant (VA) is a small business owner who provides administrative and business support to other entrepreneurs and small business owners who may not have office space but need support. Perhaps they don’t want the hassle of hiring an employee. We become their “virtual” employee because we work offsite and via the Internet.
Virtual Assistants are different because we are outsourced via the Internet and often work from home using the Internet, e-mail, FTP, telephone and fax. A virtual assistant doesn’t need to meet their client in person because the work is delivered over the Internet or “virtually.”
As independent contractors, we view ourselves as a partner with our clients. Your success is our success. We become familiar with your business and your personal needs because as freelancers we realize that our work and personal lives are entwined. That’s why a VA might be for you! We can help you with your business and personal administrative support needs.
Why should you hire a VA?
A VA costs less than an employee. Although the rate charged per hour may be more than you would pay an employee, you don’t have the added expense of taxes, employee benefits, equipment and office space. A VA only charges you for the hours worked, you don’t have to pay for down time or breaks throughout the day. You can also hire a VA on retainer.
The convenience of working with us is that we are already in our office; we have flexible hours making it easier to get your projects done when you need them. In fact, if our time zone is different from yours, we may be working while you’re asleep!
We have our own office space, so your office maintains its physical space and your individual methods of working are not encroached. You stay comfortable while having excellent administrative support, and you don’t have to wait for our first day. We can usually start work immediately!
You need a VA if you find that you are spending all your time on administrative tasks, and cannot concentrate on growing your business, marketing, etc. We can take those tasks off your hands and free-up your time for the things YOU really need to handle. If you are hesitant about hiring a VA, you can start with a small project, and as you get comfortable with us you can increase our responsibilities.
At Santa Barbara Virtual Assistants, we pride ourselves on our work because we too are growing our business. The job we do is a direct reflection on us.
Get help to grow your business the easy and fast way. Contact us now.
RATES:
Contact us for our hourly rate either by email or by phone.
A retainer agreement is available at a discounted rate with 12 hours/month guaranteed and prepaid.
Do you have a special project that you would like to discuss? Please feel free to call or email us to detail what you need and ask us for an estimate.
Your initial consultation is free, so feel free to call us at (805) 968-1282 to discuss your needs.