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What can a virtual assistant do for me?

A virtual assistant can save you money! Virtual assistants work independently via the Internet, utilizing the latest technologies to provide immediate professional support, services and skills to real estate agents or small business owners who need the services of an assistant. However, the big difference between hiring a virtual assistant and hiring an in-house employee is that you pay the virtual assistant only for the projects you request and only for the time worked on those projects.

You'll eliminate stress, protect your cash flow, eliminate administrative hassles, and free up your time to find the success you originally set out to achieve.

What are the advantages of partnering with a virtual assistant, and why should I be interested?

Partnering with a virtual assistant provides you with the extra help you need, but only when you need it. Working with a VA eliminates:

• employee benefits  
• payroll taxes
• bonuses
• hardware, software or extra furniture to purchase
• extra office space to rent or lease -- no parking to provide
• employee downtime - breaks, sick leave, personal time
• having to educate a temp
• paying a full-time employee even when you have no work for them

Who benefits from the services of a VA?

• Real estate agents
• Small business owners who aren't ready (or can't afford) to hire a full-time employee
• Non-profit organizations who need help now and then, but don't want the added expense of a new, permanent employee

In short, anyone in business for themselves, who needs an extra set of hands now and then, benefits from hiring a virtual assistant.

How does this work, and how would I hire you?

Call (563) 321-8675, or visit the Contact Us page and tell us your needs. We'll discuss your requirements, and if you decide to hire us, a contract will be drawn up and signed. Then, Pearce Virtual Solutions will perform the duties of an assistant and complete your requests. You'll free up your time to concentrate on the aspects of your business that need your attention, and the paperwork/busywork/paper pushing needs will be taken care of by your own virtual assistant.

What are some reasons to hire a VA?

• Allows you to focus on the business of making money
• Saves you money - no payroll, benefits, insurance, etc.
• Tailored to fit your needs - no learning curve as with a temp
• Freedom -- for you -- to work from any location. Your VA is always accessible, no matter if you're in the office, in the car, or on vacation
• Delegate time-consuming responsibilities - you'll receive the gift of time to live your life and run your business.

What does it cost?

Rates are set in a variety of ways:  by the hour, by the job, or you may purchase a set number of hours each month. Visit our Contact Us page with your requests.

OK, so now what?

If you still have questions, call and discuss your needs or reservations, ask questions, etc. Then, when you're ready to give this a try, visit the Contact Us page or call (563) 321-8675. We'll talk about just what you need, and in no time, you'll find your work will be completed  and you'll wonder how you ever got along without a virtual assistant.

Whether you live next door, are in the next town or are several states away, Pearce Virtual Solutions can be YOUR personal assistant. We're just a phone call, fax, email or mouse click away!

In 2008, give yourself the gift of time.