| Benefit Comparison: Virtual Assistant versus Employee |
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| Available to complete your project while you sleep, after hours or weekends if required |
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| Pay only for “Time Worked” versus “Time in Office” |
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| Provide exceptional service, every time – all the time |
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| Available as back up to overloaded staff |
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| No extra office space and resources required |
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| Able to offer software support and advice |
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| Carry out both business and personal tasks (i.e. quote on insurance, gift for friend) |
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| Needs your business to succeed for VA business to succeed |
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| Offers advice on possible improvements |
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| No down time with breaks or personal issues |
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| Cheaper and quicker than hiring a temp |
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| Tax deductible |
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| Requires legal advice and close attention to procedures to terminate |
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| Must comply with ACC regulations |
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| Must pay annual leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, superannuation, public holidays |
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| Must provide training |
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| Must conduct regular performance reviews |
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| Must provide administration to IRD for staff related payments |
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| Must fulfill legal responsibilities for sexual harassment claims, grievances, stress related sickness, terminations, workplace abuse |
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| Must provide facilities and equipment |
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| Must manage a disgruntled employee and limit damage to business and co-workers |
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| Can hire right now, and will start working for you tonight! |
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