Okay, you know you need help, but you are still struggling with the thought of hiring an assistant. Here are some solutions to the most common objections that entrepreneurs have:
I don’t have enough office space to hire an assistant.
A virtual
assistant doesn’t take up any space in YOUR office because the work
is completed in the virtual assistant’s office.
I can’t afford to pay for benefits and all the other employee-related
costs.
You don’t have to! A VA is an independent contractor and only
charges for actual working hours. You won’t pay for any idle time,
vacation, sick time, on-the-job training, or socializing. Taxes are
the virtual assistant’s responsibility, not yours.
I am worried about trying to get an employee motivated and
excited about my business.
A VA is not an employee. You are working with
a like-minded entrepreneur who has your best interests at heart.
The goal is the same for both parties—to enjoy working toward a finished
product that creates a profit and a sense of pride in a job well
done.
I don’t have enough work for a full-time or part-time employee.
No problem—just call or e-mail SimOne Virtual Solutions and request
assistance based on what you can afford. Shortly after that, your
production will increase, and you’ll enjoy more free time. You’ll
quickly realize how much time you have wasted by trying to do it
all yourself.
I can’t afford to get sick and don’t want to be around yet another person who could give me the flu. Don’t worry; a virtual assistant will never pass the bug.
How will you get the work done if you are not physically
at my office?
Work is completed utilizing the Internet, phone, fax, instant messenger,
various software programs, and Web services that enable one computer
to access another computer from a distance. There are many ways to
work remotely, and there are only a few things a virtual assistant
cannot do. As you might expect, it’s not possible for a VA to file
paperwork, greet customers at your location, or run errands in your
area. But if you’re willing to scan or fax your paperwork, even the
filing is possible!
We are here for you when you need us!
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
I have had the honor of working with Simone Christoph for the
past year. Her attention to detail, creativity and commitment to
our success has helped us develop cutting edge technological systems
to support our growing portfolio of work. She is an tremendous
asset to our team and a joy with which to work.
January 29, 2009
Jara Dean-Coffey, MPH
Principal
jdcPartnerships