Are you considering hiring an employee for your business to help you deal with your full workload? It is not the only option available to you. Here are some of the reasons why you should hire a Virtual Assistant to support your business rather than an employee:
Office Space
If you currently work from home, in a co-working space, or a small office, hiring an employee will mean that you need to upgrade your working space, which can be costly. With a Virtual Assistant, everything is virtual, and they are in charge of their own office, saving you a large amount of money. If you would still like some in office support, some Virtual Assistants offer this within their packages so you can have the best of both worlds.
Equipment
Once you have hired an employee, you will be required to purchase all the relevant equipment necessary in order for them to carry out their job. With a Virtual Assistant, the Virtual Assistant already comes equipped to complete a whole range of jobs to allow them to support you without any additional costs to you.
Insurances
As with the office space and equipment, you are in charge of all the insurances required to take on an employee, including Employers Liability Insurance and Public Liability Insurance. These can be costly, a cost that is avoided with a Virtual Assistant as they cover their own insurance.
Additional Salary Contributions
When employing a member of staff, it is not just their wages that need to be considered when it comes to working out what you will pay monthly. It will also include:
Holiday Pay
Pension Contributions
Sick Pay
Parental Allowances
These disappear with a Virtual Assistant, as they are liable for their additional deductions.
Only Pay For Time That Is Used
Do you find that there are certain times in your business which are quieter than others? Such as around Christmas? With an employee, you continue to have all the overheads. However, with a Virtual Assistant, you only pay for the time you use, reducing and increasing the hours you need to be supported as required.
Are you sold on hiring a Virtual Assistant to support you and your business? Contact VASS today to see how our team can help you grow your business?