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In today’s economy it is no wonder small business owners, professionals, and entrepreneurs feel overwhelmed as they try to “do it all.” They can’t afford to hire an employee to supply the much needed help, and don’t realize there is a cost-effective solution now available.
It’s a different world today; thanks to technology, help is here, and it’s just a click away!
A new breed of entrepreneur is changing the face of the traditional office assistant. With the spread of technology, and the Internet virtually shrinking global boundaries, outsourcing is emerging worldwide, redefining the image of the traditional administrative assistant.
A virtual assistant (VA) is a small business owner and independent contractor who operates out of his or her own office, comes equipped with up-to-date equipment, software and office supplies, and offers professional administrative assistance without all the costly overhead and red-tape associated with permanent employees. By using phone, fax, voicemail, email, instant messaging and web resources, a VA is equipped to assist from anywhere in the world…virtually.
There are many challenges small businesses and professionals encounter and we understand the dichotomy in the “doing it all” mindset. Not only are they doing what they do best (their trade), but they are also trying to keep afloat in those areas that are necessary, but not necessarily the most beneficial use of their time. They’re juggling professional time with wrestling the computer, new software programs, researching marketing ideas, balancing the check register….all tasks a VA can do!
As an independent contractor, you simply pay for the tracked time dedicated solely to your projects, and only a few hours a week can make a wealth of difference.
Imagine: No taxes.
No insurance. No office space.
No payroll. No hassles.
No time-wasting chit-chat.
Employee Cost Virtual Assistant CostHourly pay rate $20 Hourly pay rate $18Fringe benefits @ 35% +$7
Fringe benefits - 0 -
Overhead rate @ 50% +$10
Overhead rate - 0 -
Total effective pay rate $37
Total effective pay rate $18
Hours per year X 2,080 Hours per year x 480Total annual labor cost $76,96
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Total annual labor cost $8,640
The virtual assistant is a new concept for many, and it can be intimidating pulling up a web site of a perfect stranger, possibly many states or time zones away, and considering a new way of doing business with that person.
We don’t expect our clients to be techies, that’s what we’re here for. It is our goal to enable their work and their lives to become more manageable and successful.
Call today!You can’t afford
NOTto use a virtual assistant from
Maryland Secretarial
Services, Inc.
(301) 352-7927 [email protected]
