| We provide fast, professional, and confidential work at very reasonable rates. We specialize in offsite word processing, data entry, and desktop publishing.
Our rates are listed below:
RATES: Our rates are very reasonable and assessed by individual
projects. Quotes are based on your requirements.
NO HIDDEN COSTS: You only pay for the work we do for you. There are no
extra costs or hidden expenses like payroll taxes, health benefits,
sick leave or holiday pay.
RETAINER: Monthly retainer rates are available for businesses. These
rates are based upon a minimum of 20 hours of work per month and are
offered at a 10% discount on regular rates. If you choose the retainer
option, you may use a credit card or you may send us a check for the
retainer amount. We would then deduct the payment from your balance for
each completed project.
DEPOSIT: Large or lengthy projects may require a 50% deposit before we
begin work. The balance is due BEFORE you receive the work.
Virtual Assistant Versus Full-Time Employee Cost Comparison
When companies consider outsourcing processes or tasks to a virtual assistant, one of the first things they discover is the significant cost savings virtual assistants offer over traditional employees. As all employers with payrolls are painfully aware of, the base wage they pay their employees is only a portion of their actual cost. When you include federal and state payroll taxes, FICA, insurance benefits, vacation pay, equipment, office space and training, the “real” cost of an employee can be over twice their “base” pay. Aside from payroll itself, employee benefits are one of the biggest cash drains on businesses both small and large.
By using the services of a virtual assistant from Maryland Secretarial Services, Inc. (MSS), all you pay is our very reasonable hourly rate. Since our VA’s are our employees, we pay for all of the costs associated with their employment.
Because our virtual assistants are always on task, they save you time and money. Whereas you might need a traditional employee full-time, you might only need a virtual assistant only 4 hours a day. See the startling savings below for yourself.
| Compare
Costs |
Pay
Rate |
Yearly
Pay |
Overhead
Cost |
"Actual"
Annual Wage |
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$12 / hour
employee @ 40 hours / week = $480 per week |
x
52 weeks
= $24, 960 |
+
30% Overhead of $7488 |
$32,448 |
|
Full Time
Employee |
|
|
$30,
000 per year salaried employee
|
x
1 year
=$30,000 |
+
30% overhead of $9,000 |
$39,000 |
|
Employee on
Salary |
|
|
$18
/ hour employee @ 20 / hours / week = $360 per week |
x
12 months
= $17,280 |
ZERO |
$17,280 |
| Full Time
MSS Virtual Assistant |
|
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MSS Annual Cost Savings
vs $12 per Hour
Employee
$15, 168 |
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MSS Annual Cost Savings
vs $30K Salaried
Employee
$21, 720
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Additional Costs of In-house Employees
These cost savings only deal with wages. What about all the other costs associated with hiring full-time employees? When employees are “on the clock” what are you really paying for? How many of these unproductive and costly habits do your employees practice?
- Frequent socializing
- Running personal errands on company time
- Prolonged Internet surfing
- Late to arrive/early to leave
- Personal phone calls and emails
When you compare the cost of a full-time employee to a full-time virtual assistant, the benefits are obvious. You get a full-time skilled worker for less than $15,000 a year! That’s quite a bargain in these tough economic times. When you outsource to a virtual assistant, your business can improve efficiency, productivity and cost-effectiveness that will undoubtedly increase your bottom line. See how Maryland Secretarial Services, Inc. can provide reliable, professional help so you can focus on the core aspects of your business.
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