Virtual Assistants vs. Employee

Many business owners are hesitant about hiring a Virtual Assistant. I think it’s the word “virtual” that causes the analysis paralysis. Fret not, I am here to lay out the differences and advantages of hiring a Virtual Assistant vs. a traditional employee. 

1. It is more economical to work with a VA compared to an employee. For many businesses and startups that are looking to add some type of structure and systems to their business, the cost is usually a significant deciding factor. If a business owner decides to hire an employee, they must budget for office space, equipment, salaries, and benefits. This overhead can easily cut into your bottom line, ultimately slashing profits. A Virtual Assistant works remotely and already has the equipment needed to start working from day one. 

2. Virtual Assistants are generally more productive than employees. VA’s don’t waste time chatting with other employees in the office or driving to and from work. They create time blocks to focus on the tasks that were allocated to them. This makes VA’s more productive and efficient than an employee. Virtual Assistants usually require little to no supervision, we are self-driven. This allows the business owner the luxury to focus on other core tasks that the business needs to grow. 

3. You get to choose Virtual Assistants who have the skill set you are looking for.

Running a business requires you to wear many hats, most of them at the same time. Virtual Assistants are multiskilled and can perform a wide range of tasks with no training necessary. You can hire one VA who is proficient in content writing, social media management, SEO, graphic design, and calendar management. So instead of hiring 4 different people, you have 1 person who can perform the tasks of 4 people!

Overall, the advantages of having a Virtual Assistant on your team significantly outweigh the disadvantages. Are you ready to take your business to the next level?

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