Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Virtual Assistant?
Virtual Assistance is an emerging administrative profession well suited for today's changing business climate. As more and more people become entrepreneurs, open their own home-based businesses, or take their existing businesses virtual, there is a need for a new generation of administrative support. Typically Virtual Assistants work with clients in collaborative relationships. Doing so gives VA's the chance to get to know their clients' as well as their businesses. This enables VA's to provide clients with tailored, high-level administrative support remotely, using the latest technology. This means that the business owner doesn't have to office space or equipment in order to get the assistance they need, or deal with payroll, taxes, and benefits.
Virtual assistants are fellow business owners, often with a background in administration, business management and marketing. Virtual Assistants are not just task oriented; A VA's goal is providing amazing service while forming lasting relationships. VA's strive to help their clients achieve their long-term goals and objectives.
Who would work with a VA?
VAs work with smart, successful people of all kinds; small business owners, sales people, consultants, coaches, executives, professionals, entrepreneurs; anyone who wants to be professionally successful and live a more balanced life with more free time to do the things he/she wants to do!
Why hire a VA?
As you grow a business, sooner or later, you'll find that you can do anything, but you simply can't do everything! And when you give away the stuff that doesn't need your personal attention, you gain space and time in your life for an abundance of other things.
What services does J2 Virtual Assistant offer?
Whether it's calendar management, internt research or event planning J2 Virtual Assistant can handle almost any administrative tasks that a traditional secretary or administrative assistant would without the added hassles of hiring a full time employee. We provide quality, affordable website and creative services for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Do you work on a per project basis? What if I need ongoing support?
The preferred fee structure is a Retainer Agreement. For those clients who want to insure that they have a guaranteed amount of my time per month, this is the best option. I have a minimum requirement of 10 hours per month for retainer clients (with additional hours billed at a special reduced hourly rate).
For those clients who are unsure of the number of my hours they will need each month, I offer a "Pay As You Go" option. With this option, you'll be billed for the hours I work with you each month without any minimum requirements. The downside is that I cannot always guarantee that I will be available for all the hours you need.
How will I be billed?
All invoicing is done via email.