Hire a Virtual Assistant
by Blanche Evans

Building a real estate business can turn into a exhausting treadmill if you aren't careful. The more business you do, the more administrative tasks you have; the more time you spend on administrative tasks, the less time you have to generate new revenue. The only sensible solution to growth is to multiply your manpower. Yet, you may have a multitude of reasons that prevent you from hiring a personal assistant, even though it's obvious you need one.

Wouldn't it be great if you had an assistant that was always ready to work for you, but only when you need him or her? Meet the virtual assistant, a creative new labor force that provides practical solutions for small businesses and job growth potential for outsourcers.
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Employ a Virtual Helper
From: Bootstrapper's Success Secrets | July 2000
By: Kimberly Stansell

Not enough time in the day to run your business? Try outsourcing pesky administrative tasks to a virtual assistant to free up some of your time.

A tight labor market and work style choices have forced small-office professionals to seek other ways to grow with few or no workers. Some opt to simply drop less profitable accounts or use office automation to cope with unfilled positions. Others are growing with the help of virtual assistants (VAs). A VA works closely with individuals and small businesses without needing to be physically present. If you need relief from administrative tasks, then a VA may be for you.

Virtual assistants offer a broad range of administrative support. VAs handle duties like accounting, human resources, concierge services, collections, sales and marketing, travel planning, research, and more. They are independent contractors who handle clients' needs via e-mail, fax, and phone, working from their own offices.
 
Virtual assistants are affordable and convenient. VAs charge $35 to $75 an hour. You pay only for the time they actually spend working for you, and you don't incur any other employment costs. They typically expect you to commit to at least 12 hours of their services per month. Most VAs will offer the first hour or two at no charge so that you two can test the relationship.

Virtual assistants have a vested interest in your business. A VA can literally become a partner in your success. The more a VA learns about your business, the more that person can help you.

Case in point: A consultant became overwhelmed while writing her first book. Her work was so backed up that she wasn't even returning client calls. A colleague suggested that she consider working with a virtual assistant. The consultant posted a query online and received nearly 20 responses. She hired a VA to revamp her Web site content, help launch a newsletter, and keep track of her author interviews.

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Wasted Time At Work Costing Companies Billions

For many American workers today, time's a wastin' - literally. According to a new survey by America Online and Salary.com, the average worker admits to frittering away 2.09 hours per 8-hour workday, not including lunch and scheduled break-time.

As a matter of practice, companies assume a certain amount of wasted time when determining employee pay. However, the America Online / Salary.com survey indicates that employees are wasting about twice as much time as their employers expect. Salary.com calculated that employers spend $759 billion per year on salaries for which real work was expected, but not actually performed. 

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