What is a VPA or a Virtual Personal Assistant?
A Virtual Personal Assistant or VPA is an office professional who provides secretarial and administrative support to businesses offsite. This support is provided remotely online from their own offices, using their own equipment. They are fully trained in all aspects office procedures, the latest software products and have many years of experience in the corporate world.
Assignments are usually communicated through e-mail, phone, fax or traditional snail mail. No matter the size of the project, information can be easily transferred between the VA and their client.
Why Hire the Services of a VPA?
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No Overheads - Don't pay for electricity, gas, water, tea, coffee or biscuits.
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No need to Provide Valuable Office Space and Equipment - A VPA works from their own premises with their own equipment. They take pride in updating their skills on a regular basis and have years of experience in their field.
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No need to Worry About Administering Superannuation, PAYG Tax, Holiday Pay, Sick Leave, etc. - All of these expenses are included in the hourly rate
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Pay Only for the Time Worked - A VPA only charges for the hours worked. No time wasted on breaks, chatting on the phone or dealing with personal issues. You pay for and get 100% productivity for your dollar.
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Dedication to the Job - A VPA's time is money also and money means business - helping clients succeed in their business.
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But What About a Temp? - Temporary staff are exactly that, temporary. Each time you need one, there is no guarantee that you will get the same person, therefore time is wasted on retraining. Once you have employed a VPA, no more retraining, they're available anytime your business requires one.
AKA Virtual PA is your business partner who learns how your business runs and assists you in achieving your business goals.
Do the Sums
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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) |
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| Total Yearly Salary for Permanent Staff Member |
$56,350.00 |
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| Total Effective Hourly Rate |
$27.00 per hour |
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| 50% Productivity Level (average) for Permanent Staff |
$54.00 per hour |
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| 100% Productivity for a Virtual PA |
$35.00 per hour |
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With AKA Virtual PA you pay only for the hours worked and you receive
100% productivity 100% of the time.
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