What is a Virtual Assistant (VA)?

• An independent contractor operating from own fully-equipped office
• Provides administrative support and specialised business services by email, fax, phone,mail and courier
• Not only deskbound, available if necessary on-site for minute-taking at meetings
• Helps individuals, small businesses and larger companies
• Assists with one-off or ongoing projects

What are the benefits of using a VA?

• Tax-deductible as a business expense
• Only pay per project - no annual/sick leave payments, insurance contributions, etc
• Much cheaper than hiring a temp through an employment agency
• No extra office space or equipment needed
• Can be available outside of normal office hours
• Exploit time differences - e.g. if you are based in Europe, I can work on your documents whilst you    sleep!

Who can benefit from using a VA?

• Small businesses - expand your business instead of dealing with admin
• Travelling businesspeople - have a point of contact whilst away
• Families - assistance with event planning such as weddings & personal websites (a website as a gift for your child?)
• Non-profit organisations - event organisation, minute-taking
• Students - help with typing your thesis (I’ve been there!)

With Virtual PA, get those chores out of the way.