Frequently Asked Questions . . . and Answers!

Why hire a VA instead of a temporary employee? 

Unlike temporary employees, Virtual Assistants are self-employed, home-based specialists who form long-term partnerships with our clients in a dedicated effort to help you successfully manage and grow your business. Because we are partners in business rather than employers/employees, we have a vested interest in the growth of your business. Our success is measured by your success!  

A temporary employee has no vested interest in your success. They require a period of adjustment and training in office procedures and company policy for each assignment, and an adjustment period that you pay for!  Factor in office space, equipment, lunch & coffee breaks, idle time, plus the agency's fee, and a temporary employee ends up costing you about three (3) times the cost of hiring a VA. With a VA, there is no adjustment period, and you pay only for the actual production time of your specific project. We save you time and money.

Wouldn't a full-time employee cost less than a VA?    No. With a VA, you aren't paying for salary and benefits, Social Security or payroll taxes.  There is no supervision or training necessary, and no need to purchase office equipment, general office supplies, or provide office space. The total cost for an employee can be as high as three (3) times the cost of a VA - You do the math.  Click the Salary Wizard on the right to see just how much the average salary for an employee is in your particular area. Of course, that won't include taxes, benefits, equipment or the additional overhead necessary for a full-time employee. Because of the level of skill and expertise, the comparable title for a VA will usually be "Office Manager" or "Administrative Assistant III."

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What are the benefits of hiring a Virtual Assistant? 

Since we are self-employed, independent business owners and not an employee of your company, you pay no employee benefits, insurance, taxes or other expenses associated with hiring an employee. You pay only for the time it takes to complete your project; not down time, lunch or coffee breaks, vacations, sick days, etc.

We are your remote office. We save you time and money by taking care of those every-day tasks or administrative duties so that you don't have to.

Who Uses a Virtual Assistant? 

• Professional Speakers
• Business and Life Coaches
• Info-Marketers
• Writers and Authors
• Real Estate Agents
• Consultants
• Entrepreneurs
• Small Business Owners
• Corporations
• Sales Representatives
• Traveling Executives
• Doctors
• Attorneys
• Professional Organizations

                          . . . the list goes on and on!

What is a Master Virtual Assistant (MVA)? 

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How much does a VA typically charge? 

On average, VAs charge anywhere between $30 - $60 per hour, based on the complexity of your particular project, the type of service performed, and the level of skill required for that project. You pay only for the actual time it takes to complete your project. VAs provide their own office space, equipment, and software; and because you aren’t paying the added expense of benefits, employee taxes, etc., hiring a VA is a cost-effective, timesaving answer to your administrative or office support needs. 

What if I only need your services on an occasional basis? 

No problem! Our goal is to meet YOUR particular business needs. If you only require our services on an occasional basis, that's fine. Small or infrequent services are billed at our hourly rates. However, we do find that clients requiring our services on a more frequent basis receive a greater benefit by taking advantage of our discounted retainer services.

Since our offices are not in the same location, how do we conduct business? 

Depending on your location, there are many options available. With today's advanced technology we can easily exchange data electronically via the internet or Email. There are also the telephone, fax machine, U.S. Postal Service, FedEx and other delivery services.

What about confidentiality? 

Confidentiality is of the highest priority, and absolutely guaranteed! As Virtual Assistant's, we are bound by a specific code of ethics. You have our promise and guarantee that your business will remain your business and your business only.

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I'm convinced! How do we get started?  

To find out how you can start saving time and money by partnering with a VA right now, email info@myfastype.com, fill out and submit the form on our contact page, or call 740-862-9425.