Virtual Assistant vs. Full Time Employee - You decide!
June 26, 2014
Hiring a Virtual Assistant to work for you ends up saving you money in the long run. Here is a side by side comparison:
Virtual Assistant
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No payroll taxes, sick time, paid vacation time, holiday pay or benefits.
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You don't have to provide equiptment of space to work.
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VA's only get paid when they are actually working. No paid breaks.
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When it comes to taking phone calls, VA's get paid only when they are on the call, by the minute. A days worth of calls may only equate to one hour of work.
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A virtual assistant pays more attention to the quality of their work so they can retain their clients and receive word of mouth referrals.
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You get more value for your money and spend less.
Full Time Employee
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Must pay payroll taxes and social security.
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Must provide insurance and benefits.
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Overhead such as office equiptment, supplies, and office space.
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Must pay employees for breaks.
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Employess get paid even if they are just chatting with another co-worker.
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When it comes to taking phone calls, you pay the employee by the hour even if they are not taking any calls.
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Employees tend to just get the job done and collect their check.
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You end up paying more for an employee in the long run because of taxes, benefits, and overhead.
