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Commitment: Unlike a temporary worker, who is employed by an agency, the VA works for you. It’s in his or her interest to be committed to the client for the long haul, not just to invite a larger role, but to continue to strengthen the marketing force that’s critical to any service-based business - good word-of-mouth.

International Presence: For the business that wants to grow internationally, VA's offer an "instant presence" in a foreign country. Hire a VA in the UK and presto, you now have a UK mailing address, phone number, and accent!

The real cost of an employee is 2 to 2 ½ times their salary.

The Benefits of Working With Executive Solutions
Obligation/Benefit	Employee	ES
You pay only for "Time on Task" or by project.		X
Is a sounding board, if you need one.		X
Helps you stay on track and on schedule.		X
Handles your seasonal or periodic projects.		X
No need to buy additional computer equipment or fax machine.		X
No computer training needed		X
Convenient when your current staff gets overloaded.		X
No time wasted on breaks or personal issues.		X
Works only when you need services.		X
No extra office space is required. No extra rent or loss of privacy.		X
No need to buy an extra desk, chair, phone or supplies.		X
You must pay employer social security taxes.	X
You must collect and pay FICA taxes	X
You must pay worker's compensation insurance.	X
You must pay federal and state unemployment taxes.	X
You must comply with OSHA.	X
You must comply with the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FFLSA) including minimum wage and overtime payment.	X
You must comply with Employee Retirement INcome Security Act (ERISA).	X
Yu may have to pay medical benefits, dental benefits, and vision care benefits.	X
You may have to pay vacation time, sick time, and holiday time.	X
You may have to pay for other employee benefits such as 401K, retirement plans, etc.	X
You pay someone to administer the above.	X
You have legal responsibilities that include employee policies on working hours, sexual harassment, vacation time, sick time, leave of absence, holidays, benefits, performance reviews, grievances, terminations, substance abuse and training.	X
If you hire someone and lay him or her off, your unemployment rate may increase for years to come.	X
If you face the unpleasant experience of having to fire an employee, you must make sure you have solid legal grounds or you may face a lawsuit.	X

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