Comments on: Why Hire a Virtual Assistant?

By: arvinphilweb

arvinphilweb — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:33:35 +0000

How would you benefit having virtual assistants work for you? Unlike hiring an employee, you don’t have to deal with the complications of having to deal with one, like insurance and legal responsibilities. You don’t need to pay virtual assistants vacation time, sick leaves and premium time for holidays. You also don’t have to pay them for their medical and dental benefits. Virtual assistants operate remotely hence; you wouldn’t need extra computers, desks, phones for their use. You can also have more focus on your business since you are freed from the mundane tasks that are inherent to your business. You also have the freedom of having to work from any location since you can always contact your virtual assistants and have them do what you want to be done. Virtual assistants can really give you more time to pursue other activities.

By: Michael - Fat Loss Tips

Michael - Fat Loss Tips — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:24:07 +0000

Well done… This is one of the fundamental arguments made by Tim Ferris in his book the 4-hour work week. Delegate tasks you don’t enjoy and concentrate more on the ones you do!

Way to go Lazy Man!

By: Nikki Romero

Nikki Romero — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:59:12 +0000

Some people find it hard to delegate and are so used to doing everything themselves. While this may give you excellent results (doing your own quality work), this barely leaves you enough time to work on other important projects, grow your business and spend time with your loved ones. Doing everything yourself limits the results you can get.

So, if you want your business to soar, you have to learn to outsource (the proper way! :)). Finding the right virtual assistant/s for your business will fast track its growth and success.

By: Early Retirement Extreme

Early Retirement Extreme — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:49:56 +0000

On the downside, outsourcing removes the consequence of direct responsibility (e.g. for making a mess), it decreases competence (i.e. it narrows it down to a specialization), and it eventually makes one more dependent.

By: Lori

Lori — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:37:59 +0000

Although the getting more for your time and money are extremely important, it outsourcing to an expert gives you better quality work as well.

By: Affacturage

Affacturage — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:20:01 +0000

The economic bubble was and is like a national and international Ponzi scheme (because it was based on the artificial and manipulation) created by government and politicians meddling, They don’t have a clue about business or economics,don’t have monetary/budget limits and care more about their special interests. Some meddling was due to good intentions, but the results were horrible for even the original people they were trying to help.

By: NatalieMac

NatalieMac — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:42:17 +0000

I completely agree that an assistant can be a huge help in moving projects forward. Stick to what you’re best at and hire people to do the rest. Then we’re all happier and all making money at what we do best.

By: Lazy Man

Lazy Man — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:20:33 +0000

Sorry Mod20Mayhem, she lives in FL. Perhaps you can have a virtual BBQ so everyone can join.

By: Erica Douglass

Erica Douglass — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:41:55 +0000

I agree with Kosmo. Hiring a cleaning service is the first thing anyone considering outsourcing should do. I’d rather cook more meals and cut back on cable TV in order to afford a cleaning service. Not only does it free up time, but it also helps my boyfriend and I to not squabble at each other. We’re both pretty messy and every once in a while, one of us says “I’ve had enough!” With a cleaning service, we don’t really blame each other.

I recommend starting out with every 2 weeks, and going to every week after trimming other items from your budget.

-Erica

By: Mod20Mayhem

Mod20Mayhem — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:26:17 +0000

Since you can’t make my BBQ this weekend, how about sending your virtual assistant instead? That way you can represent.

By: Kosmo @ The Casual Observer

Kosmo @ The Casual Observer — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:08:58 +0000

One thing we splurge on is cleaners.

It frees up family time and eliminates a lot of negative energy from the house. We have never regretted the decision.

Mind you, we still keep the place orderly, but there’s quality of life gained by not scrubbing toilets. I’d gladly sacrifice a few restaurant meals a month in order to pay for cleaners.