They are generally independent business owners. THEIR success depends on YOUR success. Because Virtual Assistants provide their own equipment and perks, clients benefit in many way by using a Virtual Assistant.
Clients Do Not:
Pay for health insurance
Pay for vacation
Pay for sick days
Virtual Assistants generally pay for:
Membership fees for various professional associations
Any conferences/continuing education classes they attend
Taxes and ancillary costs associated with a regular employee
Virtual Assistants provide:
Their own office space and supplies
Their own computers, fax machines, telephones, etc.
Their own internet access
Their own office extras (coffee, microwave, lunchroom, etc.)
Virtual Assistants often provide additional services upon request. For instance, some people like to have their Virtual Assistant do an on-site visit once or twice a month to help with filing or mailings. If your Virtual Assistant agrees to provide that service, any general work area will suffice for those projects — even a kitchen table.
