Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Choosing a Master Virtual Assistant

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What is a Master Virtual Assistant (MVA) or Virtual Work Partner (VWP)?

A Master Virtual Assistant or Virtual Work Partner is a seasoned entrepreneur providing administrative and internet support services for small business owners, entrepreneurs, corporations and professionals through the use of technology and best office practices acquired from continuing education, work experience, and training.

Work assignments are communicated through phone, fax, e-mail, CD, secured servers, courier service, diskette, web-based technologies (ASP, intranets, interactive conference rooms and calendars), etc.

Who benefits from working with a Master Virtual Assistant or VWP?

Busy and often overwhelmed entrepreneurs, executives and professionals as well as new business startups, small firms, large and small corporations, and member organizations benefit from working with an MVA. Individuals seeking daily, periodic or personal business and collaborative support are excellent prospects for developing rewarding work relationships with Virtual Work Partners.

Can all off-site staffers call themselves Master Virtual Assistants and VWPs?

No! The 24 Hour Secretary’s Master Virtual Assistants and VWPs are internet professionals and established veterans of the virtual work industry. They possess extensive experience in their core competencies and participate in lifelong learning opportunities to enhance their capabilities and to stay ahead of new technology trends. Typical skills of Master Virtual Assistants and Virtual Work Partners include:

Ability to manage and resolve administrative challenges.
Technology implementation that increase productivity and improve overall operations
Capable of conducting strategic analyses for business growth & achieving goals
Initiate collaborative brainstorming, alliances, and scenarios that facilitate resolution of simple and complex issues
Our Virtual Work Partners’ managerial, negotiating, technology and executive support systems propel The 24 Hour Secretary’s VA team to achieve maximum outcomes for our clients. And, as our clients prosper, we do also.

When can you start?

Soon! In many instances, you begin after participating in a brief telephone consultation regarding your immediate needs or by submitting our request for quote form. In other instances, we schedule a thorough Needs Assessment and FREE confidential consultation to develop a plan of action on your behalf. In either instance, our one-stop virtual team is only ONE contact away and available to assist with short and long-term assignments as well as develop long-term relationships to ensure your business success.

How much does it cost?

Because each assignment and partnering relationship is unique, and your VA excels in a diverse range of core competencies, we determine cost after a thorough consultation and evaluation of your needs. Training and start-up expenses are literally non-existent and you only pay for the actual time worked. Imagine, no workers’ comp, vacation, office equipment, or other expenses associated with hiring, training and retraining of temp agency personnel, unqualified staffers, or hiring a full-time on-site assistant.

How do we pay for your services?

We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Paypal and offer three services options:

Retainer Agreements
Guaranteed number of hours per month, minimum 3-month commitment.
Special Projects
Short-term assignments scheduled for a specific length of time.
Pay-as-you-go
Strictly pay by the hour until task completion.
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For more information about these FAQs or our services, please inquire by email for details, submit a request for quote or call us at 443.802.5968.