What are the benefits of utilizing a Virtual Assistant? How do I communicate assignments to a Virtual Assistant? Who is Virtual Options and how can they help me? How much does a Virtual Assistant cost? What is the turn around time for the work? How do I pay for Virtual Options services? Do I have to sign a contract? How do I know how many hours you worked?   What are the benefits of utilizing a Virtual Assistant? The benefit of paying no employee taxes, benefits or workers compensation No need to adhere to federal and state mandates, like OSHA, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act No risk of employees taking advantage of the system (ie. personal telephone calls during office hours, overtime due to lack of productivity) You are billed only for the service performed on your individual account. Your company will receive an invoice billed to the minute Professional, quality service done to your specifications Virtual Assistants are entrepreneurs and dedicated business owners who want you to be successful as much as they want success for themselves. How do I communicate assignments to a Virtual Assistant? Assignments can be given via e-mail, FTP transfer, fax, courier, USPS, instant messenger and telephone.  Your completed work or projects can be delivered back to you in the same fashion. Who is Virtual Options and how can they help me? Virtual Options provides professional administrative, executive and technical support to business, life, corporate and executive coaches, small and large businesses, home based businesses, non-profit organizations and busy individuals. We allow businesses the time they so desperately need to focus on running their business, instead of focusing on the daunting administrative tasks that keep them from what they do best. How much does a Virtual Assistant cost? Virtual Options usually charges between $35-$75 per hour depending upon the type of work performed. Most Virtual Assistants offer retainer packages to clients who use their services on a regularly scheduled monthly basis.  Always remember that Virtual Assistants are entrepreneurs who pay their own taxes, pay for equipment upgrades and run their business in a professional manner...just like you.  Professional Virtual Assistants are worth their weight in gold. What is the turn around time for the work? The basic turn around time is between 24-48 hours depending on the complexity of the project. All jobs that require completion in less than 24 hours will incur an additional rush fee. How do I pay for Virtual Options services? Payments are accepted by Check (via postal mail) or by Mastercard / Visa and Paypal via the online PayPal.com system .  Do I have to sign a contract? Yes, our company requires that a Work for Hire Agreement be signed before commencing any work between new clients and Virtual Options.  This contract ensures, for both parties, that we agree on what is expected for the project as well as all pricing quotes. How do I know how many hours you worked? All project hours are calculated using billing software that tracks to the 1/4th of an hour (15 minutes).  You will receive a detailed invoice documenting these hours each month or at the end of the project for specific projects.  Because of our years of experience and the technology we have available, we are able to accomplish much more in much less time, allowing us to provide you with better service then that of an in house employee.