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What is a Virtual Assistant?
We are frequently asked, “What is a virtual assistant?” A virtual assistant, also known as an outsourced worker, is a professional who uses the latest cutting edge technology to work remotely from their own workplace to accomplish tasks that are allocated to them.

Clients are not liable for any employee-related taxes, insurance, or benefits because virtual assistants are independent contractors rather than employees, unless the VA’s fees cover such indirect costs. Additionally, clients escape the logistical challenge of having to supply additional supplies, equipment, or office space.


What advantages may utilising a virtual assistant offer?
The best part of hiring a virtual assistant is that you may hire them only when you need their services and receive immediate, highly skilled support. Consider contrasting the expenses of hiring a virtual assistant with those of hiring a staff member. It nearly doubles! By hiring a virtual assistant, you can reduce company overhead costs and avoid having to pay for employee perks, revenue taxes, and insurance. You simply pay for the time we spend working on your project or chores; there is no wasted downtime.

How can we collaborate and exchange ideas?
To connect with our clients, we use project management software, Skype, messenger, email, and screen sharing. When it comes to task delegation, we will make every effort to respect your business and your preferred mode of communication.

Do virtual assistants fall under the employment category?
Generally speaking, virtual assistants are categorised as independent contractors. Nonetheless, startups and small enterprises may occasionally employ virtual assistants (VAs).

How can I determine whether I require assistance in person or virtually?
For your business, a virtual assistant would be most helpful if you can assign duties to others without feeling the need to check in frequently, as you would in an office. Although VAs can operate alone and on their own schedules, they can also collaborate with you.

How do I check a virtual assistant out?
You should search for positive traits in addition to their area of speciality when hiring a virtual assistant (VA) for your company, whether you choose to work through an agency or hire one directly. Effective communication, time management, resourcefulness, self-motivation, organisation, attention to detail, and, if the position calls for it, creativity are a few examples of these. After a few weeks, if you are on a trial term with the VA, you ought to be able to judge whether these traits are lacking or not.

Which skill set is typical for a virtual assistant?
Computer proficiency, typing and transcription abilities, proofreading, editing, travel planning, research, data entry, blogging, content creation, and familiarity with multiple software applications for workflow, CRM (Customer Relationship Management), marketing, accounting, and other administrative duties are all examples of a typical VA skill set. More specialised abilities like graphic design, HR administration, advertising, website creation and upkeep, SEO (Search Engine Optimisation), podcasting, event organising, and e-commerce are also possible in a virtual assistant (VA).

For further queries, call us at 03 8583 9119 or email us at support@vaforhire.com.au . We will reply back immediately.