The Value of VA (Virtual Assistant)

 

The Virtual Assistant industry is booming in the wake of our economic Tsunami!  Yes, you heard me correctly – booming!  

 

We are coming to the rescue of large businesses that have had to lay-off full-time administrative support.  VA’s can crunch an 8-hour day into as little as 2 hours/day.

 

We are providing much needed support to small business owners who cannot afford to hire even part-time assistance.

 

We are putting America back to work, by contributing to America’s growing work force of stay-at-home Mom’s and other individuals.

 

Here’s the value of hiring a virtual assistant over a part-time or temporary employee:

 

ü You only pay for time worked on task or project to the minute, no rounding up.

ü Devoted full-time assistance and availability during normal business hours for as little as 10 hours/month.

ü We are a full-time VA practice rather than those who work full-time and start a VA practice part-time on the side.

ü You have access to services outside of normal business hours via email and appointment.

ü You have a committed partner and advocate at your service with years of executive level expertise to help you grow your business rather than a “temporary employee”.

ü You have no expenses associated with benefits such as vacation, 401k, sick time, down-time or over-time pay.

ü You have no expenses associated with insurance such as unemployment, Worker’s Comp, FICA or employer Social Security taxes.

ü You do not have to provide and maintain costly office equipment, computer equipment, software or additional office space.

ü You have no loss of privacy if your office is located within your home.

ü 100% tax write-off for you.

ü Highly experienced, professional, mature staff dedicated to you and your company.

ü Strategy planning, marketing development and implementation.

ü 24/7 Online access to production reports and your database.

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The Coming Recession – Are You Ready?

Is your small business or ebusiness ready for the coming recession? Aaron Hoos shows you how you can strengthen your business’ foundation to help you weather the economic storm.

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Budget Pitfalls

Parking Tickets
If you get a parking ticket, pay it immediately before the fine doubles or triples.

Unread Magazines
Cancel the subscription if you don’t have time to read it!

Unused Food
Before heading out to the grocery store, check your cabinets to see what you can make with what you already have.  You probably have enough for several meals without leaving the house.

Late Fees
Get organized and pay your bills on time so you aren’t charged any late fees.  Open an account at SEFCU.com and set up iPay to make it easy!

Unused Phone Services
Take a good look at your next phone bill.  If you don’t really need call waiting, three-way calling, or caller ID, ask the phone company to cancel those services.  You could save $15 or more a month.

Adapted from SEFCU Money Clips, Fall 2008

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Don’t Get Squeezed: Learning to Live (happily) on a Tight Budget

With high gas prices, the winter heating season upon us, and a growing concern about the stability of the economy, developing a plan now for tightening the belt on your budget could pay off in the long run.  Cutting back doesn’t always have to mean drastic changes to your lifestyle.  Check out some tips for saving money…and living better on a budget!

At the pump
Just a few years ago you wouldn’t have dreamed of paying $60 (or more!) to fill up your gas tank, but today it has become the norm.  Before selling your car and moving to Zimbabwe, try some of these ideas to save money – and your sanity!

• Visit www.GasBuddy.com to search for the lowest gas prices in your area.
• Keep your engine tuned and tires properly inflated to the pressure recommended by the manufacturer.  Properly inflated tires can save as much as 3% on your car’s fuel economy.
• Walk, ride a bike, or carpool when possible.

Rethink entertainment
Although it’s a great way to enjoy your free time, entertainment expenses can play a large part in your budget.  When money is tight, it pays to be a bit more creative in how you spend your money.  Consider some of these suggestions:

• Check out an entertainment guide to see what free events/converts are in town.
• Head to the museum or library.
• Schedule a movie night a home.

Mealtime
Because of increased production and transportation costs, grocery bills are also on the rise.  Since food bills are a major expense for families, reducing costs in this area can have a big impact on your budget.  Here are some simple ways to cut back that can help you save hundreds of dollars a year.

• Brown bag it – eating out is expensive.
• Skip the gourmet coffee shop and make your coffee at home.
• Buy in bulk – as long as you are going to use the food, buying in bulk is usually cheaper in the long run.

Use it or lose it
One of the biggest sources of wasted money is on services that you don’t even use.  Look at your expenses for the last three months and if there are services that you are paying for – but aren’t using – ditch them and use the money for something else.  Here are some of the most common offenders:

• Gym memberships
• Extra cable TV channels
• Movie rental programs

Adapted from SEFCU Money Clips, Fall 2008

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How Much Does That Cost?

Vending machine snacks?
$260 per year

A cup of coffee a day?
$365 per year

Bottled water at a convenience store?
$365 per year

Unused gym membership?
$480 per year

Weekly manicure?
$1,068 per year

A pack of cigarettes a day?
$1,660 per year

Daily lunches out?
$2,350 per year

TOTAL SAVINGS:  $6,543 per year

Adapted from Financial Finesse

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