So you had to lay off part--or all--of your support team. Now what do
you do? What about outsourcing to a professional virtual assistant VA?
During these turbulent times of economic slow-downs, lay-offs, and budget
cuts, skilled Virtual Assistants provide a welcome relief to employers
facing hard times. As independent contractors, they aren't considered
employees.
While many businesses are downsizing because of the sluggish economy, the
results cause high levels of stress among the remaining workforce. VAs
provide golden opportunities for organizations to keep up with the workload
while keeping the costs down.
Your employees maybe gone, but the work is still there. A professional,
ethical virtual assistant may be the solution to completing your projects.
The VA works in the same way a regular assistant does, only remotely,
using the Internet, phone, fax, and instant messenger.
A VA can offer flexibility that a full-time employee does not. VAs are
experienced, skilled entrepreneurs who offer a wide array of business
support services and training when you need it: for an hour, a day, a week,
or a month.
Outsourcing to a virtual assistant eliminates the need to provide a
workspace, equipment, and software. It also eliminates paying employment
taxes or employee benefits. VAs offer a quick turnaround and cost you
less than a traditional assistant.
The world of virtual assistance is a relatively new concept that's being
embraced by the business community at an astounding rate. To learn more
about the breakthrough VA industry, visit the International Virtual Assistants
Association at
www.ivaa.org.
Who's your VA?
Laurie Millane has been a part of the business support field for over 18 years.
A member of the International Virtual Assistants Association (IVAA), a certified real estate support specialist and she operates her own virtual assistance practice, Millane Virtual Assistants. Find her website
at
http://www.whosyourva.com. Judy Vorfeld, who is also a member of IVAA, has been
an independent contractor since 1992. Find her website at
http://www.ossweb.com.
