How Much Does a Virtual Assistant Cost UK?

The first concern most businesses have when they're hiring a Virtual Assistant is cost. Can you afford to have the additional help for your business? When really, you should ask if you're able to afford not having the help. Here's our breakdown of the costs of having a Virtual Assistant compared to some other options.

When you start searching for a Virtual Assistant you should look into the reasons why you need support. Are you running out of time in the day, missing deadlines or unable to strike the right work life balance? Which tasks are taking the most time in your day, as identifying these can show you the right type of Virtual Assistant for you.

Managing Your Own Admin

Currently, if you're managing your own admin you should consider your hourly rate (if you're B2B). When you're charging clients what is your hourly rate? If it's less than ours, you're saving your business money by allowing someone else to do your administrative tasks. Allowing you to focus on billable hours that will generate more profit for your business.

As well as being more profitable, if you didn't start your business to do admin I'm sure that's not what you want to be doing. Allowing your admin to be handled by someone else means you can focus on what you actually enjoy doing and focus on why you set up your business.

Hiring a Full Time Employee

Thinking about hiring a full time employee? In some instances businesses are consistently growing and so hiring a Virtual Assistant can fill a current gap in knowledge in your team whilst allowing for flexibility.

Also, there are fewer risks when taking on your first team member as a Virtual Assistant. We offer flexibility, you won't have to pay sick pay or holiday pay. It's a great stepping stone for your business to get the support it desperately needs without having to go through a lengthy recruitment process.

Finding the Right Package

So, how much does a Virtual Assistant cost in the UK?

We offer two package types, either you can buy a package of hours for the month (5, 10, 20 or more!) or you can work on a PAYG contract. This allows you to be flexible with your hours each month, finding the right package that works for your business.

To look at our packages, you can see all the costs and payment options here: https://www.virtualdiamond.co.uk/general-administration

Being transparent about our costs is part of what we do. Communication with your Virtual Assistant is essential and we want to start every relationship openly and on even footing.