The global economy has depended on imports/exports from other countries for as long as it’s been possible and now with the use of technology and the Internet, it is widely known that many entrepreneur outsource their projects to India. Virtual Assistants, among many other industries, struggle with this competition. North America cannot possibly match rates from those in India.

But what does this really mean? While I understand the economy is tough - paying someone $3/hr vs. $40 is a lot more appealing (and yes I admit that many can do just as good of a job) - what is it doing to our nation?

Take a look for yourself. Feel free to determine your own interpretation.

As a virtual assistant, my tasks range from sorting emails to updating websites, to placing ads and proofreading documents. However, lately, my projects all fall in the same category:

HELP! I messed it up and I can’t fix it!

You’ve spent your valuable time trying to accomplish something you should have outsourced. You thought this would save you money but now you find yourself

1. frustrated and
2. out of time

In a panic, you call up your VA and explain you need it done ‘yesterday’. Your VA not only has to do the tasks but has to try and figure out what went wrong which takes more time > more money. Did you really save in the end? Not at all!

Virtual Assistants are available to help you to do it right the first time around. We exist to save you the headache. Allow us to set up a project management software so you may assign projects/tasks and forget them. A good Virtual Assistant should automatically pick up the task and complete it. This makes you (and your business) look good. And everything runs smoothly.

I’m famous for comparing a Virtual Assistant to a mechanic so let’s take a look at this scenario.

You have a leak > do you buy a do-it-yourself patch for $19.97? or get it fixed right away for $150? Yikes, you want to save money so the DIY kit looks appealing. But it only works for while and eventually the problem grows. You don’t have a choice but to visit your car maintenance center to have it repaired properly. Now the kicker, since you waited, the leak caused other problems and now you’re faced with replacing parts and a $500 bill. Was it worth it?

I am more than happy to help you to do it right the first time around. Do yourself a favour and save the headache - on both sides. Outsource to your VA right away.

Part of the original plan was to grow Key Administration within the first 3 years and here we are 8 months within our launch and already we are booked solid! It is with excitement I post: We are in need of a bigger team!

Are you ready to join a dynamic business full of potential?

Key Administration is growing much faster than anticipated. What you see here on the website is only a small portion of the whole picture. 2009 is going to be exciting with endless opportunities.

We are currently seeking:

• bookkeepers
• project managers
• designers
• copywriters
• marketing specialists
• media specialists**
• and of course, other virtual assistants

Key Administration only works with the best. If you have skills and assets waiting to be utilized, we want to hear from you.

Simply go to http://www.keyadministration.com/blog/contact-us/team and follow the directions carefully. You will hear from us within 48 hours.

I thank you for your precious time. I’m looking forward to speaking with you soon.

Chantal Livingstone

** Media specialist are urgently needed for a special Key Administration project to be launched soon.