As a small business owner or entrepreneur, there are times when it is critical to have some extra help. But hiring a full time or in-house assistant can present a financial challenge. Not only do you fork out money for salary expenses, but you need to consider the administrative and regulatory costs, such as payroll tax and social security benefits, plus benefits such as health insurance. There may be other headaches, such as human resources types of laws about paid time off, lunch breaks, drug testing and so on. Because of the huge amount of costs and regulatory burdens, many of us entrepreneurs decide that it’s cheaper to do the work ourselves, even though we’re exhausted and don’t really have the time.
There’s a solution that won’t cost an arm and a leg and that will allow you to have some modicum of a life outside the office: Hiring a virtual assistant.
What is a Virtual Assistant?
A “virtual assistant” is a temporary worker who works for your business over the Internet. Since you may be miles — if not continents — away from the virtual assistant, it is likely that you will never meet your assistant.
Quality Control Issues
Virtual assistants are somewhat anonymous and common wisdom dictates that you have no idea upfront whether or not you will be getting a qualified assistant. Because of the anonymous nature of the Internet, hiring a virtual assistant is akin to online dating.
For example, if you are trying to meet someone in an online dating environment, you might think you’re communicating with a stud, based on the photo. In reality, he might be slovenly, smelly and missing his front teeth. You really don’t know what you’re getting into until you personally meet the online date. Hiring a virtual assistant is similar — The applicant might tell you all kinds of great stuff but unbeknown to you, the “virtual assistant” might be a felon sitting in jail or a 12 year old playing a prank.
That’s why, when it comes to hiring a qualified virtual assistant, if you cannot meet contractor in person, you need an intermediary who will screen the assistants and match your business with the most cost effective, quality service providers.
Based in China, BPOVIA is a leader in the outsourcing industry and can save your business up to 60% of administrative staffing costs. The testimonials on BPOVIA’s web site attest to the fact that BPOVIA is a worldwide leader when it comes to matching you with a virtual assistant. All of its management associates are not only proficient in English, but are experienced business professionals who understand your business needs and priorities. Many of them have been educated at the top schools in the United States. The bottom line is that BPOVIA’s staff understands your concerns about quality and cost when it comes to outsourcing.
Types of Assistants Available from BPOVIA
BPOVIA can connect your business with the following types of virtual assistants:
• Administrative Assistant
• Web Designer
• Research Assistant
• CAD Designer
• Data Entry Assistant
• Personal Assistant
• Graphic Designer
• Bookkeeper — Accountant
• Marketing Assistant
• Customer Service Representative / Assistant
• Consultant
• Legal Assistant
• Translator
Hiring a Virtual Assistant from BPOVIA — And an Awesome Offer
To hire your virtual assistant, you sign up with BPOVIA and select the terms; i.e., a monthly plan, a project plan, or a pay-as-you-go plan. BPOVIA matches you up with a qualified virtual assistant and after payment, gives you his or her email address as well as a manual. There is a daily contact form as well as a time-phased report. At the end, you can evaluate the assistant’s performance.
If you’re nervous about whether BPOVIA’s assistants are competent, BPOVIA has an incredible “try before you buy” offer, in which you get a free hour of virtual assistant work. To sweeten the deal, you get a free hour of virtual assistant work for every referral. Refer 40 businesses or people, and you get a full 40 hour work week from a virtual assistant, absolutely free.
China Market Research and Development
Not only does BPOVIA offer an innovative “try before you buy” option, but it also sets itself apart from other outsourcing services with its market research and development services for business who want to tap into the Chinese marketplace.
With a strong understanding of the fast-growing business climate in China, BPOVIA can help you from the ground up, beginning with market research to representing your business at Chinese trade shows. BPOVIA offers an extensive interpretation service so that you can get your advertising message or contracts translated into Chinese, or vice versa.
Conclusion
BPOVIA is more than an outsourcing service. It is a business connection in China. Visit BPOVIA today and try out the free hour of virtual assistant work.
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This review written by Urbain Beck.
