| So how much does a virtual assistant cost? This | | | | How Much Time are You Spending? |
| is one of the top FAQ's I get when I make my 5 | | | | As you prepare the above recommended lists, |
| minute presentation at networking events. It | | | | note in the journal how much time you spend on |
| seems to have a simple answer, but actually | | | | each one of the activities. Include any learning |
| there are several aspects you need to analyze | | | | curve time. At the end you will know exactly how |
| that will bring this answer to your fingertips. Let's | | | | much time it takes you to perform each activity. |
| take a look at them. | | | | This analysis will help you find out exactly how |
| What are Your Needs? | | | | much of your time is really going towards making |
| The first thing you need to determine is if you | | | | money. |
| are ready to hire a virtual assistant. Surprisingly, | | | | Can You Afford a VA? |
| not everyone is ready to take that step. But how | | | | Now that you know exactly what non-revenue |
| do you find out if you are ready? Well, it all | | | | generating activities are taking up your time, I |
| revolves around what you do for your business | | | | want you to make the following analysis: How |
| to make sure it stays in business. I recommend | | | | much do you make per hour? Do you think that |
| you begin by making a list of all the activities or | | | | working on these activities is worth that amount |
| tasks you do on a daily basis - your to do's. In | | | | per hour? Just so you have an idea, a virtual |
| fact, make two lists. Keeping a journal during one | | | | assistant will charge anywhere from $35.00 to |
| week will help you produce these lists. But why | | | | $150.00 per hour depending on the training, |
| two lists, you may ask? Well, one list will contain | | | | experience and skills fit for your business. |
| all the activities or tasks that are directly related | | | | I hope this information helps you make an |
| to the core of your business. In other words, | | | | educated decision that will affect the bottom line |
| these are revenue generating activities (ex.: | | | | of your P&L. If you need further information |
| produce articles, give teleseminars, etc.). On the | | | | to make your decision, you will find that most |
| other list goes everything else. That's right, all the | | | | virtual assistants offer free complimentary |
| activities that do NOT generate income for your | | | | consultations. |
| business (ex.: posting articles, arranging | | | | Love what you do and do what you love, it really |
| teleseminars, etc.). | | | | pays off!! |