{"id":2828,"date":"2019-12-03T07:00:31","date_gmt":"2019-12-03T07:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smarttofinish.com\/Blog\/?p=2828"},"modified":"2019-11-15T00:09:30","modified_gmt":"2019-11-15T00:09:30","slug":"cheap-va-costs-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smarttofinish.com\/Blog\/2019\/12\/03\/cheap-va-costs-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking for the Cheapest and Best Virtual Assistant? Why It\u2019ll Cost You More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Many businesses search high and low for the best virtual assistant at basement rates. You know, the genie-in-the-bottle type who\u2019ll offer \u2018dollar menu\u2019 prices while magically transforming your fledgling or thriving business into an empire. Although that sounds like a match made in heaven, you\u2019ll pay more in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think this is just a gimmick to get you to pay more for virtual assistant services? With all the ads out there for nearly \u2018free\u2019 virtual assistants, it\u2019s not surprising if you\u2019re tempted to believe that. The myth is that \u2018you get what you pay for\u2019 applies to other areas of life. The virtual assistant industry, however, is somehow magically exempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just Google \u2018cheap virtual assistant\u2019 and see what turns up. And while the shoestring budget route may seem alluring, you\u2019d better have some migraine medicine handy (and deep pockets readily available). Here\u2019s why you\u2019ll pay more for cheap VA services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mass Job Platforms Make Client\/Virtual Assistant Communication Clunky<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communication is key when it comes to getting the most out of your virtual assistant experience. The most qualified virtual assistant or virtual team in the world will disappoint if the tasks needed aren\u2019t properly understood and carried out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many businesses rush to mass job platforms notorious for offering VA help at cheap rates. But because mass job platforms often thrive on keeping your VA\u2019s identity a secret, inferior communication can result. Also, the interfaces can be poorly suited for optimal mutual understanding. The process can also feel less personal. In the end, the quality of your work can suffer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding a \u2018Deal\u2019 Takes A lot of Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reality is there are a few good VAs out there at cheap prices. The problem is, you may have to work with a dozen (or more) VAs before you find one who can deliver what you desire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll also lose a lot of time you could\u2019ve spent with your family, keeping healthy or pursuing your greater life purpose. And time will always be more valuable than money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it\u2019s easy to think going cheap is a good idea, it really isn\u2019t. Think about all of those hours you\u2019ll spend looking for a \u2018cheap\u2019 virtual assistant. Then, think of all the money you\u2019ll likely spend on VAs who don\u2019t work out. And once you finally find the \u2018perfect\u2019 virtual assistant, they could be gone. Here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Good VAs Don\u2019t Charge Pennies for Long<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why might your \u2018perfect\u2019 and \u2018cheap\u2019 virtual assistant be gone once you\u2019ve finally hit \u2018pay dirt\u2019? Because quality VAs don\u2019t get into the profession to pay half of their bills while helping businesses pay all of theirs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, a talented VA may take a few low-paying gigs at first to sharpen their skills. But they\u2019ll quickly move on to greener pastures as soon as the right opportunity comes along. Good VAs know the value they provide and look for clients who recognize what they have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If Your VA Isn\u2019t Paid Fairly, Their Work Will Suffer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes businesses forget something. Virtual assistants, like everyone else, need stability to function well. They do their best work when they\u2019re treated fairly. Paying a virtual assistant way below fair pay will mean they\u2019ll be more focused on their finances (or lack thereof) than your business needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also means they won\u2019t be able to spend as much time on your project. At the lowest rates, cutting corners or even pirating work to turn some semblance of a profit is a concern too. Virtual assistant scams abound at the lowest paying levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Virtual Assistant Company Has High-Quality Standards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In summary, cheap virtual support coupled with high-quality virtual assistance skills is largely a farce. You almost certainly won\u2019t get the best work your company needs and deserves if you look for \u2018bargains\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his \u201cEntrepreneur\u201d article<\/a> entitled Don\u2019t Be the Cheapest, Be the Best, Mike Templeman shares that, \u201cPeople are willing to pay for quality.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Smart to Finish<\/a>, we agree with Templeman. Our goal is to be the best at what we do. We aren\u2019t competing with our competitors on price (someone will always be cheaper).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, our virtual support team strives for excellence and to be the best VA service money can buy. We possess strong communication skills and are experts at a wide variety of tasks<\/a> to ensure your business achieves its fullest potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you need a single virtual assistant, a virtual team or an online business manager, we can deliver the best for you. If you\u2019d like to learn more, you can reach out to us for a free 30-minute consultation<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The benefits of a virtual assistant are many. Whether you\u2019ve been asking yourself, \u201cHow much is a virtual assistant<\/em>,\u201d or, \u201cWhat is a virtual assistant and what do they do<\/em>,\u201d we can provide solid answers. 
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