Do you require assistance on a per-project basis that doesn’t warrant a full-or part time staff member? Do you have limited space available in your office for an additional staff member? You don’t have the time to handle all of the necessary marketing tasks that need to be done? You know what needs to be done but you don’t have time to do it all?     If you answered yes to any of the above questions, please contact D&H Corporate Efficiency and we will assist you.

 

 

 

What is a Virtual Assistant?

 

A Virtual Assistant is an independent entrepreneur performing tasks normally undertaken by office staff, only they are performed from a remote office on a contractual basis. They abide by an established Code of Conduct and Ethics requiring integrity, honesty and due diligence.

 

A Virtual Assistant uses today’s technology to provide affordable, accurate, and professional business support.

 

 

Virtual Assistants - the benefits to our clients

 

When using a Virtual Assistant, here are some of the reasons you may benefit:

you have access to specialist skills that may not be available through a temp agency or serviced office no payroll or other associated employee costs which helps you keep the overheads down using a Virtual Assistant on an ongoing basis will enable for a trusting work relationship where the Virtual Assistant will understand and conform to the unique ways in which you and your company conduct business outsourcing administrative and clerical tasks (such as word processing, data entry, proofreading, internet research) is a viable and economical way to handle business matters – from routine to complicated tasks outsourcing doesn’t mean you relinquish control of your work. It means you forward it to an independent contractor who specialises in business support no equipment costs as Virtual Assistants utilise their own equipment no expense to hire and train staff or temporary employees to gain necessary expertise

no need to make room or find space in your office – work is conducted remotely, generally over the Internet, email and telephone

no associated costs of wear and tear, office space, lighting, power, telephone

available out of normal hours, on weekends and public holidays

temps don’t always offer the most cost effective solutions for clients as on-costs are still factored into the hourly rate by the agency. A Virtual Assistant offers consistency of support and has a vested interest in helping clients succeed with their business goals.

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Comparative Table: The cost savings of a Virtual Assitant vs a full time employee

 

Employee costs
40 hour week @ $20.00  per hour (46 working weeks)	$36,800.00
4 weeks Annual Leave	$3,200.00
10 days Sick Leave	$1,600.00
Temp during annual leave @ $35.00 per hour	$5,600.00
Workers Compensation	$550.00
Office space for PA (100 square feet @ $25.00/sf)	$2,500.00
Annual bonuses (2 weeks salary)	$1,600.00
Superannuation (9% of earnings)	$3,300.00
Other intangible costs (furniture, training, family leave etc.)	$1,200.00 (minimum)
Total Yearly Salary for Permanent staff Member	$56,350.00
Total Effective Hourly Rate	$27.00 per hour
at 50% Productivity Level (average) for Permanent Staff	$54.00 per hour
A Virtual Assistant costs…   100% Productivity provided by a Virtual Assistant         (Figures provided with kind permission by www.akavirtualpa.com.au) $25 - 40 per hour