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As a small business owner, you face many challenges such as increasing sales, attracting and keeping customers, keeping costs down and achieving a well-baIanced life. If you're running a one-man (or woman) show, chances are you spend most of your time managing the day-to-day tasks than planning for the long-term. Most solopreneurs do everything from design and production to sales, marketing, accounting and operations. There just isn't enough time in the day to do everything well.
These problems are not by any means, insuperable. You just have to be willing to ask for help! These challenges can and should be addressed with the help of professionals, such as a virtual assistant.
Why work with a virtual assistant?
- No employee-related taxes, insurance or benefits
- No equipment or office space requirement
- No/or minimal training
- You pay only for time and materials spent on the project
Why should you partner with a VA?
Savings Comparison
In-Office Assistant vs. Virtual Assistant
Full-time Part-time Virtual Asst.
Hours/week 40 20 5
40 20 5Hours/year 2,080 1,040 260
2,080 1,040 260Annual Salary $41,600 $20,800 $7,800
$41,600 $20,800 $7,800 Paid leave (6.8%)* $2,912
$2,912 Retirement (3.5%)* $1,456
$1,456 Insurance (7.8%)* $3,370
$3,370 Taxes (8.3%)* $3,453 $1,726
$3,453 $1,726 Annual Compensation $53,956 $22,526 $7,800
$7,800 Annual Savings $46,156 $13,000
$46,156 $13,000 Paid leave includes vacation, sick leave, holidays, others
Insurance includes life, health, short and long term disability
Taxes include social security, medicare, fed and state UI, workers' compensation
Supp Pay (2.8%)* $1,165
$1,165 Hourly Rate $20 $20 $30
$20 $20 $30 