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What does it all really cost?

Do the Sums

With a Virtual Assistant you pay only for the hours worked and you receive 100% productivity 100% of the time.

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 Bonus (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
50% Productivity Level (average) for Permanent Staff $54.00 per hour
100% Productivity for a Virtual PA $40.00 per hour

Sourced from AKA Virtual PA

Please note that some of these figures may be outdated but the savings remain the same.

 

 

Submit a Job Request

Fill out the form below to request contact from suitably qualified and skilled Virtual Assistants.
Our members generally charge a minimum of $30 per hour – increasing based on service type, skills and experience.

What happens next?

  • After submitting this form, the “job” will be open to the network for 7 days unless otherwise specified. You can request for the job to be removed earlier if you receive enough responses.
  • You will be emailed applications by appropriately skilled and experienced Virtual Assistants who will explain to you how they can assist you with your requirements. Each VA is an independent contractor and has their own business with unique skills, qualifications, rates and agreements. Our reference checked VAs will provide you with a unique ref number to identify them as reference checked. Those without reference checks may still be establishing a client base.

Your requirements:

You are under no obligation to utilise the business support services of any of our Virtual Assistants, however our only requirement of you is that you RESPOND to each VA who contacts you, to let them know if they were successful or not. Our VAs spend their valuable time contacting you to discuss business solutions and they appreciate a response and any feedback that you are willing to provide. Thank you!

Submit a Job Request

  • By default, applications are listed on VYVA for 7 days unless otherwise specified.

Benefits of using a VA

 

What is a Virtual Assistant?

A term for home-based secretary, administrative support, and others who supply remote or virtual assistance. No need to provide office space, equipment or software – we have our own! Work is carried out ‘virtually’ from our offices, no matter where you are!

A Virtual Assistant is an Independent Contractor, therefore, you do not pay payroll taxes or benefits.
A Virtual Assistant is convenient! A VA is available when you have work that needs to be done yesterday. A VA can ensure that business people working in a home office have access to all of the support benefits enjoyed by a business person in the corner office of a major corporation – without having to hire any employees!


What are the benefits of hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA) as opposed to an employee?

There are numerous benefits:

  • Access to a professional and highly trained Executive Assistant.
  • No need to provide office equipment and space.
  • No need for ongoing training of administration staff.
  • No need to advertise for and interview administration staff.
  • Less costs associated to projects – pay for time used only!
  • Fresh ideas and perspectives on administration management for your organisation.

Who can use Virtual Assistants?

Almost any type of business industry can benefit from working with a VA. Some industries have embraced the concept and are widely using VAs while others are bound by “tradition”. Industries or businesses that truly work well with VAs are:

  • Contractors.
  • Entertainment Industry.
  • Independent Professionals.
  • Real Estate Agents/Realtors.
  • Marketing Consultants.
  • Attorneys.
  • Executives.
  • Physicians.
  • New Small Businesses.
  • Telecommuters.
  • Web Based Businesses.

Virtual Assistant vs. Employee

  • No employee-related taxes, paperwork, insurance, or benefits.
  • No extra office space or equipment costs.
  • You only pay for “Time on Task” or by project.
  • The ability to stay on schedule.
  • Extra staff during seasonal or peak activity time.
  • Support on as needed basis, with fast turn around time.
  • Weekend and evening assistance.

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