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Why use a Virtual Assistant?
For a growing small business time and resources are of an absolute premium and the thought of investing the expense, time, space, equipment etc to hire a full or part time employee is prohibitive. However as a business grows the volume of administration and office tasks that are not part of the core business function increase, therefore a need for assistance builds.
A business needs to assess how much their time is really worth. Time is always limited and the core business responsibility is revenue generation. If the time resource of the business is diverted into administration tasks then this time is not being used for money-making and business growth. The business needs to consider if the money they are saving through not outsourcing these tasks is worth it against the amount they could be making in this precious time.
By hiring a Virtual Assistant a business can increase their manpower without the red-tape and expense of taking on an employee, they don’t have to provide office space or equipment, as the VA will work from their own office. They also get an experienced highly qualified professional who is already working in the small business environment so training time is dramatically decreased.
Another massive plus to a business with limited resources is that they only pay for the time they use, so in times of peak activity the VA can step in and take on extra work and in times of famine the business can take back tasks and decrease their overheads instantly.
The business gains all the benefits of an employee but none of the downsides.
Here are some comments from Fish in Custard Clients on the value of a VA to them:
“Hannah has saved my bacon many times! She anticipates my needs, uses her imagination to create a streamlined service and is warm, encouraging and fantastically companionable. I wouldn't be without her!” Sarah McCloughry of Anrah Mind and Body Ltd
“Hannah is an excellent addition to a team. She gets going quickly, works hard and gets results. We would recommend her very highly.” Andrew Hatcher of The Working Knowledge Group Ltd
To discuss your requirements please call Hannah Lewis on 01189 661178 or email enquiry@fishincustard.co.uk
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