Many argue the difference between an in-house and a virtual assistant. Is one really better than the other? Which one will save you financially? Take a look at the following list of common time wasting activities employees do at work.

1. Updating Facebook, Twitter or Ebay
2. Drinking a lot of coffee, tea or water/Eating while working
3. Cleaning off desk
4. Visits to the rest room
5. Watching videos on YouTube.
6. Reading RSS feeds or news websites
7. Cigarette breaks
8. Preparing for lunch or to leave the office.
9. Talking with office mates.
10. Calling friends and family.
11. SMSing friends and family.
12. Reading and sending personal email.
13. Instant Messaging.

Are you paying for this time with an in-house assistant?
When hiring a virtual assistant, you only pay for the time spent on your projects and NOT for time wasted. Isn’t time for you to call?

(list provided by FruitfulTime Blog Post)