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In comparison, when you hire a virtual assistant, you are hiring someone who already specializes in type of work that you do, so you automatically eliminate need for training. Virtual assistants work from their own offices and use their own supplies and office equipment. Virtual assistants pay their own taxes and insurance. And best of all, you only pay a virtual assistant for hours worked.
Virtual assistants are flexible enough to be able to work only hours that you will need them, on an as-needed basis. Some businesses contract for a certain amount of hours a month and are assured of having those hours reserved for them. Other people hire a virtual assistant on an occasional basis, perhaps if they have a project, mailing, or campaign coming up and need extra assistance.
You can go on Internet and find an unlimited number of people who provide office support services; difference is that virtual assistants have not only administrative background, but also training in how to use that background in a global marketplace. Working with a virtual assistant gives you benefits of having your own personal assistant without extra costs and associated managerial headaches. Most virtual assistants are very flexible and will do whatever is needed to fulfill your administrative needs. For a lot of businesses, it is most practical and cost-effective way to get administrative work done.
Healthcare professionals who find themselves in position of having an overflowing to-do box and wondering what to do about it, may be well advised to consider hiring a Virtual Assistant.
Rita Ballard, GVA, C.Ht. is a licensed hypnotherapist and the owner of Healer's Helper, a virtual assistance business providing administrative support services to healthcare professionals. For more information, please visit www.healershelper.com Virtually Restoring Balance, One Task At A Time!