A virtual assistant is a remote professional who provides comprehensive administrative support for businesses. Services include scheduling appointments, managing phone calls, arranging travel, and handling emails. Virtual assistants are versatile, assisting businesses of all sizes across various industries. Their expertise in administrative tasks allows business owners to focus on core activities, enhancing productivity and efficiency.
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​Discover how a virtual assistant can streamline your business operations and improve your work-life balance. 

What's the difference between a VA and an employee?

Value	Virtual Assistant	Employee
Status	Independent contractor - ideally operating under a Service Agreement agreed to by both parties.	​Part of your organisation, looked after on your payroll
​Costs	Invoices issued on terms outlined in Service Agreement, usually paid for on a time basis	Salary in line with Clerks Private Sector Award, PAYG Withholding, Superannuation, WorkCover, Cost of equipment, office, location, etc.
Location	Remote worker - works from their own office/home-based office. No WHS requirements on you as the client.	Working onsite at your company’s location OR working remotely with associated Workplace Health & Safety requirements for their remote workspace.
Term of engagement	Length of engagement either short or long term, depending on the needs of your business, with termination of service agreement as outlined. ​	Options include: - Permanent Part-Time - Permanent Full-Time - Casual
Knowledge & Skill	Virtual Assistants come with the skills required to complete the job they are engaged for. Training is their responsibility and their cost	Employees may come with requisite skills, or may require training as the needs of the business change and grow.

One of the things that you can expect from both employees and Virtual Assistants is accountability. Whatever the capacity, accountability is key to the success of your business. Adminovate prides itself on complete transparency when it comes to the work we complete for our clients. We itemise every transaction and engagement with your end-customers, and ensure that business owners know exactly what’s happening within their business from an admin perspective. ​

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