1. Virtual Assistants Vs Regular
Employees

2. Virtual assistants have many advantages over
paid employees. Statistics show that one could
save over $60,000 per year in business expenses
by hiring a virtual assistant. Although the
assistant's hourly rates are usually higher that the
employee's rate, you save the cost of benefits that
would have been applied to the employee's wage.
The main advantage of hiring a virtual office
assistant is that you don't need to pay taxes or
create a benefits package.

3. Using the services of a virtual office assistant will
save you time and money. Virtual assistants are
independent contractors who pay their own taxes.
You don't have to worry about health or dental
insurance, sick days, pensions, payrolls and other
expenses. In addition, you don't need to provide
extra office space or equipment.

4. These independent contractors work from home and use their own
office supplies, including printers, faxes, and computers. They earn
their income by being very productive and delivering value to their
customers. Their schedules are flexible and you only pay for the
time they work on your projects. Most of them provide assistance
on weekends and evenings.
On the other hand, a regular employee needs physical office
space, a computer, a cell phone, and office supplies. When you
hire a "real" employee, you need to pay unemployment insurance
and workers compensation premiums. A virtual assistant is paid
only for the hours she works for you. He or she can handle your
seasonal or periodic projects.

5. Another advantage of hiring virtual assistants is that you don't
have to provide additional training. If you run a real estate
business, you can hire a virtual office assistant specializing in
this field. If you have an ecommerce website, you can choose
one who is familiar with search engine optimization and web
marketing. Most assistants are able to design marketing
materials, handle customer inquiries, set up databases, and
update websites. Some of them specialize in graphic design,
call center support, desktop publishing, or technical writing.

6. Some virtual office assistants can even help customers
schedule doctor's appointments, book hotel rooms, or plan
holidays. The fees you pay for their services are negotiable.
The way you work with a virtual assistant is different to the
way you would work with a regular employee. You need to
make a list of tasks and ask your assistant to handle them.
These independent contractors go above and beyond the
normal assistant's duties to increase your productivity and
grow your business.

7. My resources:
https://www.rebelmouse.com/virtualofficeassistants/
http://ezinearticles.com/?Virtual-Assistants-Vs-Regular-
Employees&id=7033430
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