Benefits Of Working At Home As A Virtual Assistant
There are a few Virtual Assistants who have established offices outside of the home. However the vast majority still operate outside of their home offices. There are quite a few challenges to consider when you set up an office at home but I will leave those for another day. Today I will focus on the benefits of working at home, here are a few benefits:
Get a competitive advantage. As a virtual assistant you can reduce your overhead if you set up and work out of a home office. Money saved from not having to pay a monthly rent can be used to market your business or pay for membership at your local chamber of commerce. Reduced overhead can give you an edge on your competitors by offering lower rates to your customers.
Reduced Stress. No deadlines to meet, unless they are self imposed. No drama at the office or stress over getting that promotion. You can set your own schedule around family time and commitments.
Personal Freedom. Set your own goals and work when you want to.
Save Money. For me, working at home meant saving on gasoline, commute time and business suits. Of course this does not give you permission to dress sloppy, it just means that you don’t have a buy a new suit every month. It also meant a significant saving on daycare.
Family Time. One of the most important benefit of working at home is the ability to spend time with family on your own terms.
Personal Development. I cannot express fully what working at home has given me in terms of personal development. As a Virtual Assistant, like many other business owners, I have to wear a variety of hats throughout the day. I have learned to manage the books, build a website, desktop publishing and write a book, to name a few.
Increase Productivity. I know a monthly income depend on my productivity. This inspires creativity as each month I seek new ways to increase my earning potential.
I have a few benefits and I am sure that there are lots more. As you join this growing movement, please feel free to share your thoughts, I would love to hear your reasons for working at home.
CRG
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