Virtually Chinese

What is a Virtual Assistant?

A virtual assistant (VA) is a highly skilled, professional, independent contractor who provides administrative and creative services to businesses and individuals anywhere in the world on an as-needed basis, from an off-site location, using the high-technology tools of today. Assignments are typically communicated through email, regular mail, by fax and phone. Virtual assistants are only paid for the actual time worked, and clients eliminate the expense of providing office space, furniture, equipment, office supplies, and employee benefits.

“As a business manager, you need to take a hard look at your core competencies… and use modern communication technology to work closely with the people. Now partners, instead of employees, are doing the work.” — Bill Gates, Time Magazine, April 1999

Who uses virtual assistants?

• sole proprietors
• entrepreneurs
• busy executives
• small business owners
• non-profit agencies

Why Choose Ying?

You know the success of your business depends on the ability to increase sales and remain client-focused. Yet it often seems like there are never enough hours in the day or resources to accomplish everything that needs to be done.

By using my services, you’ll eliminate tedious and time-consuming administrative tasks without the costs and hassles of on-site employees. You can finally bridge the language gap along with the cultural misunderstandings with all of your Chinese clients as well. I can guarantee you receive high quality, timely, and confidential business support.

Specializing in:

• Writing, Editing, and Proofreading
• Creative Document Production
• Graphics & Web Design
• Data Entry & Database Management
• Billing & Invoicing
• Marketing Support
• Word Processing & Spreadsheets
• Special Project Coordination
• Executive & Personal Assistant Services
• Ability to speak Mandarin Chinese for your Chinese Clients
• Group Email
• Mail Merge
• Correspondence
• Newsletter Production
• Business Card Design
• Brochure & Flyer Design
• Press Releases
• Event Planning
• Internet Research

What about the traditional route?

Virtual Assistants generally charge by the hour, at rates ranging from $25-50, depending upon the expertise required. With a slightly higher price tag for specialized services such as Web site design.

Studies have shown the real cost of hiring and keeping a full-time assistant at on-site is 2 to 2.5 times their rate of pay when onefactors in cost of :

• recruitment,
• base salary,
• employment taxes,
• mandatory insurance,
• benefits,
• space,
• equipment.

And don’t forget the variables that are more difficult to price:

• time lost on socializing,
• the risk of lawsuits,
• personality conflicts,

There is also the expense of hiring the employee in the first place. Advertising, screening resumes, interviewing, re-interviewing, and paying two people for the training period. If you face the unpleasant experience of having to replace an employee, you have to go through the process all over again.

Rates

You’re sure to pay considerably less for a virtual assistant. You could hire a VA for as little as one hour a week. Could you hire an employee for that?

Contracting out to a VA is a cost effective way to handle those office administrative tasks.

Companies wishing to enlist in my VA services receive competitive rates compared to the average at $15-40, with the exception of specialized services. I prepare an estimate on a per project basis, depending on the needs of the individual client.

Contact me now for a free estimate!

I look forward to working with you!