Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a Virtual Assistant?
A: A Virtual Assistant (VA), is a highly skilled professional who provides administrative assistance and other specialized services to clients from their own offices, uses their own equipment to support businesses, entrepreneurs, executives, sales professionals or people who have more work to do than time to do their work. The list of possible tasks your virtual assistant can accomplish is almost endless!

Q: What types of professionals typically work with a Virtual Assistant?
A: Industries that work successfully with virtual assistant are numerous and varied. The profession has grown over the past decade with virtual assistants supporting businesses and entrepreneurs in virtually every market segment.

Q. How is working with a virtual assistant more economical than hiring a temporary or regular employee?

A: Virtual Assistants are independent contractors or entrepreneurs who provide services from their own location. Benefits of having a virtual assistant is:

You pay only for the time and materials spent on your project/task;

There are no employee-related taxes, insurance or benefits
to pay;

There is no office space and equipment to budget for;

No supervision or training is required (your VA is skilled and trained in the necessary tasks required).

Q. What if I need a service that you don't offer?

A: If there is something needed that does not fall under my capabilities, we will discuss it to see if I can subcontract that task or I will refer you to another virtual assistant.

Q. How do I get started working with a Virtual Assistant?

A: I will set-up an appointment for a consultation over the telephone or via email to determine exactly what you are looking to accomplish. I will answer any questions you have regarding my capabilities and explain how our businesses can work together to assist you in making your business thrive.

Q. How will business be conducted if you are virtual?

A: Documents and other items relative to your project can be sent via email, Internet, Fax, US Postal Service, FedEx/UPS, delivery service or I will be glad to pick-up any necessary information/documentation to get your project completed in a timely and professional manner.

Q. How do I benefit from hiring a Virtual Assistant?

A: Everyone benefits from a virtual assistant including:

New businesses with limited capital;

Small companies with limited budgets;

Retail owners;

Sales professionals;

Professionals/executives;

Clubs and associations;

Realtors;

Anyone who requires an assistant.