Save Time

If you’re on the fence trying to decide if you should hire a VA or stick with a traditional employee, consider some of the hidden costs on top of their salary and potentially lost time:

• Recruitment time and costs can be high paying agency fees, waiting for candidates to work notice periods before they can start, onboarding/induction training, and probation measurement. If things don’t work out you may have an arduous task to part company with them.
• You are liable for paying tax, National Insurance contribution, sick leave, holiday pay, and pension contribution. You may also pay for child care benefit, uniform allowance, company car / travel, and a healthcare package.
• You don’t get value for money if an employee turns up late or goes home early, takes many breaks in the day, uses work time to check their social media or contact friends and family for a chat.
• You may have to pay associated costs of office space such as office equipment (chair, desk, computers, phone/mobile, software licences, utility bills (electricity, water), maintenance on heating / air conditioning, and kitchen facilities.

You will never need to pay any of the costs mentioned above if you choose to use a VA.

If your task requires an extra cost such as postage etc, then yes, this will be added to your invoice but you will only ever pay essential costs with no loss of time.

A VA can fit in with the changing needs of your business. Do you need more hands on deck for one week in the month? Do you need someone who can help with a variety of tasks on an ad-hoc basis? Do you need someone who can cover a few specific hours per week? The beauty of a Virtual Assistant at AVA is how flexible we can be.  We provide a range of contracted options to suit your business needs. 

Part of the challenge of recruitment is finding someone who will fit in with a well established and settled small team.  As Virtual Assistants tend to work remotely, personality clashes are much less of a risk when you take on a remote freelancer. At AVA we strive to build relationships with you and your team but without the office politics.

By weighing up the pro’s and con’s between employing a Virtual Assistant or hiring a direct employee, it’s clear that the employee costs are far higher and they can be much less productive. 

When you take on a VA, you are investing in an experienced, highly skilled and efficient professional who can help you take your business to the next level, so if you need to grow your business a VA is the right choice for you.



The pandemic has prompted businesses to step away from the antiquated belief they need someone based in the office. Clearly there are jobs where remote working isn’t an option but a Personal Assistant isn’t one of them and by moving to a Virtual Assistant today you will see the same benefit other companies have experienced since making the shift. As we all discover what the new normal is, don’t be left behind. Contact us at AVA and take full advantage of a Virtual Assistant.

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“I have always found Cristina to be a charming, loyal, intelligent and hard-working member of the team. She has always approached the work she does with common sense and diligence and I have been impressed with her professional approach.”

Mark Hopkins Owner, We'll Mind Your Own Business Ltd

“Cristina was a breath of fresh air and immediately got stuck in on helping get our bookkeeping up to date, analysing hundreds of transactions, ensuring there was an appropriate documentation trail, and keeping everything organised. She wasn't shy to ask questions to ensure she fully understood the task at hand as often only a quick overview was provided. ” 

Michelle Eischeid, CFA Divisional CFO

“Cristina was great to work with and possesses a great attitude. She is tremendously professional and hardworking.”

Prasun Singhal, Associate Director, Private Equity at EBRD

“Cristina is incredibly organised, efficient and diligent with any task that she is allocated. We worked together for 3 years and in that time she quickly became an incredible asset to our business, managing our most complex projects and sizable teams, even at such a young age. She is very talented, confident and I would welcome her back in my organisation anytime.”

Oliver Bridgen Co-Founder & COO at Ballinger & Co. Ltd