Organizations

What is a VA?

Virtual Assistants (VAs) are independent entrepreneurs providing professional administrative, creative, managerial, technical, business office and/or personal support services. VAs use the most advanced means of communication, and the newest and most efficient and time saving office products and work delivery, regardless of geographic boundaries. Virtual Assistants work from their own offices, on a contractual basis, and abide by an established Code of Ethics requiring integrity, honesty and due diligence.

Why Contract with a VA?

The chart below illustrates many, though not all, of the benefits of contracting with a Virtual Assistant rather than hiring an employee. As a small business owner, the success of the VA’s business depends on your satisfaction; therefore, the VA has a vested interest in assuring the highest level of quality for each and every project. Entrust your valued real estate closings and mortgage loan processing transactions to a professional.

We strive to make you look good; your success = our success!

Employer / Hirer	Employee	VA
Ease of “hiring” / “firing”		√
Pay only for the time needed for the task – by the hour (in increments) or by the project		√
Hire for seasonal or intermittent projects		√
Hire on an “as-needed” basis		√
Available when staff is on “overload”		√
Pay overtime at 50% premium	X
Pay for “downtime”	X
Pay for breaks or time used on personal issues	X
Pay for vacation time (2 + weeks annual)	X
Pay for holidays (10 + days annual)	X
Pay for sick days (5 + days annual)	X
Bonus (1 + week annual)	X
Pay for training	X
Pay medical, dental benefits; 401(k) contribution	X
Pay for benefits administration	X
Pay federal and state unemployment taxes, FICA, worker’s comp	X
Pay for office equipment, furniture, supplies, work space	X
Compliance with OSHA, Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FFLSA)	X