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How Virtual Assistants Help Small Business Owners Keep Costs Low While They Expand To Meet Growing Needs

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What is a Virtual Assistant?A Virtual Assistant (VA) is a highly trained independent entrepreneur who provides office support services from a remote location to help business owners and other entrepreneurs meet growing needs. How Does a VA Help to Keep Cost Low While They Expand To Meet Growing Needs?VA’s work as independent contractors rather than employees, clients are not responsible for any employee-related taxes, insurance or benefits.  Also, clients do not have to worry about providing extra office space, office equipment or supplies as VA’s typically work from home and will have their own computers, fax machines, phones and office supplies to work with.   Virtual Assistants may provide a range of different services to clients or they may specialize in only a few services.   For instance, a VA with a background within the administrative field will most likely offer administrative type services, answering calls, data entry, creating email campaigns, etc.  However, a VA with a more diverse background might offer marketing services, internet services, IT support and more. Many Virtual Assistants work long non-traditional hours that may include weekends and holidays.  Clients will never have to worry about paying time and a half as an incentive to work.  When a client chooses to work with a VA, they are allowing their work load to be freed up so that the focus can now be turned to more important things such as: -Networking and growing the business -Completing other tasks or projects that he/she may be more passionate about-Spend more personal time alone or with family and friendsPartnering with a Virtual Assistant can help to reduce stress, increases cash flow and will help to eliminate administrative hassles while enabling a business to achieve real world success. How to Hire a Virtual Assistant: 1. When you post a job, be specific with your requirements. 2. When applicants apply, take time to study the application letters AND their CV’s. Narrow down the number of applicants by separating those with relevant experiences from your job opening.3. Do not solely rely on their application letters, interview them. If you are planning to purchase their services long-term, establishing a voice-chat interview or a video interview via skype may also be worthwhile. 4. Ask for references.  5. Visit different forums online and ask for recommendations for VA's. Many will be willing to give out information on how they connected with their VA. Tika and Sophia are kindly offering all Money Mastery Magazine subscribers something very special for the month of February. Subscribers check your email for more details. If you are not yet a subscriber ..... what are you waiting for? If you want to begin receiving M3 in your inbox so you don't miss out on power packed articles and exclusive discounts, then you should CLICK HERE. This Article Was Written By Tika Jefferson President & Chief Operating Officer Virtual-Biz tika@virtual-biz.com www.virtual-biz.com www.facebook.com/virtualbiz www.twitter.com/virtualbiz Permalink | Leave a comment  » [...]

Are You Working In Your Business, or On Your Business?

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As business owners, the number of hours in the day we have to make success happen are precious few. It is so easy to become caught up in the day to day activities necessary for the survival of our business.

How valuable is your time?

Can you afford to be your own secretary, finance department and advertising team?

Can you afford to continue pulling all nighters to get the job done?

The way we entrepreneurs make money is by making more sales and cultivating the clients we already have with great delivery and customer service. The more time we spend on the business activities that do not directly yield income the less money we will make. Put very simply, when you are performing every task necessary to keep your business running, you are working in your business.

There comes a point in time however, when the amount of maintenance your business needs is too much for you to handle alone. This is when you need to switch up your game plan and begin working on your business. In this stage, you begin to enlist the help of a support staff. Two of the first areas that entrepreneurs usually get help in are handling the money and  handling the day to day operation of their businesses. Bookkeeping and Virtual Assisting are two really great ways to lighten your load while remaining in complete control.

Once you staff these areas, you can begin to focus your attention on tasks that can bring more dollars in the door. Activities like improving your sales process, refining your product or service offering and finding new customers is where your focus needs to be once you've graduated from the beginning stages of entrepreneurship.

I know you have some questions...

I am familiar with bookkeeping but what is a Virtual Assistant? How do I hire them? What exactly do they do? How can they help?

 

These are all good questions that I could research and answer for you .... or I could get Tika Jefferson, President of Virtual-Biz to answer all your questions for you!. She is one half of a dynamic duo that specialized in making the lives of entrepreneurs easy. Sophia Sealy is CEO and Founder of Virtual-Biz and also plays a big part in the quality services the company provides.

 

Tika has taken the time to educate Money Mastery Magazine Subscribers on what every small business owenr should know before they hire a Virtual Assistant.

 

Click Here To Continue Reading  How Virtual Assistants Help Small Business Owners Keep Costs Low While They Expand To Meet Growing Needs written by Tika Jefferson

 

Written By Tanai M. Coleman

Financial Education Specialist

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The Financial Doctor Is In! Ask Your Bookeeping Questions Today!

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Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 9:00PM

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Chartered Accountants in Pune/India | (CA)Chartered Accountant Firms in Pune | Accounting Firms Pune

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Chartered Accountants in Pune | Chartered Accountant Firm in India A.R. Sulakhe and Company, Chartered Accountants(CA), (An ISO 9001: 2008 Certified, Indian Chartered Accounting(CA) Firm) was established in the year 1981 with a commitment to achieve excellence in the profession of accounting, auditing, taxation, company law matters, company formation, payroll management, investment management and allied professional activities and to ensure total client satisfaction by providing time bound expert services. We are a team of professionally qualified Chartered Accountants(CA's) and subject matter experts operating through multi-locational offices in India possessing vast knowledge and experience in serving a wide range of clients, from high networth NRI’s to companies in different industrial sectors. We aim to provide expert professional services and advice to clients in India, USA, UK and other countries across the globe. Solutions Meeting Your Business Needs: Company FormationAccounts OutsourcingAuditing Payroll ManagementInvestment ManagementLegal ComplianceTaxationCertified Filing Centre We Partner With Your Business / How are we different :A.R.Sulakhe and Company is a leading firm of Experienced Chartered Accountants(CA), financial advisors, financial and Information System Auditors and tax consultants in India. Our firm of Chartered Accountants, has vast experience and specialized skills to provide various financial solutions and business advice. Our team is committed to provide solutions to various business needs which ultimately add value and optimize the benefits resulting from your business. Being certified as a ISO 9001 : 2008 firm by TUV, Austria, GMBH, we maintain and continually improve on our Quality Management Systems and Training Standards....

Statutory Audits | Internal Audits | Tax Audits | VAT Audits | Pune India

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Statutory / Internal Audits of Companies / Corporates Statutory AuditMain area of service of the firm is to undertake statutory audits of companies, corporations, Government Organisations, Mutual Funds, Banks- Nationalised, Private, Cooperative, Cooperative Socities and Trusts. Firm has undertaken statutory audits of more than 50 companies on year to year basis.Also the firm has undertaken 126 Branch audits of 12 Banks.Internal AuditsReview and appraisal of internal control procedures operating in the company and giving suggestions about their improvement.Verifying whether the established policies and procedures are adhered to and reporting about deviations if any. Vouching of all books of accounts and submission of monthly reports.Scrutiny of debtors’ ledger, creditors’ ledger, general ledger and giving our comments thereon. Verification of stores records with reference to issue vouchers and goods received reports etc. Physical verification of stock, cash in hand, securities etc. Physical verification of fixed assets. Verification of salaries and wages records to ensure that salaries, wages, overtime and other allowances are correctly computed and paid. Verifying that all Government dues are paid in time and reporting about delays if any. Tax AuditsVAT AuditsEnergy Audits Chartered Accountant

Sales Tax / Vat

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Sales Tax / VatPreparation and filing of VAT Returns.Attending and completing the Assessment proceedings. We undertake VAT audits.

Income Tax Returns | Sales Tax | Service Tax Filing | VAT | Professional Tax Refunds | Pune India

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Tax Matters INCOME TAXDirect and Indirect Taxation-consultancy.Preparation of estimated statements of Income for calculation of Advance Income tax.Preparation and filing (online and offline) of Income Tax Returns of companies, firms, individuals, Trusts etc.To attend the hearings before Income Tax Authorities for completing the assessment proceedings To draft and file the appeals and to represent the cases before appellate authorities.To obtain the Tax Clearance Certificates from Income Tax Department.Preparation and filing of quarterly and etds of Income Tax deducted at Source from Contracts, Interest, and Professional Fees etc.Conducting Tax Audit under the provisions of Indian Income Tax Act, 1961.Compliances with respect to the income-tax Act, 1961, Wealth-tax Act, etc.SALES TAX Registration and enrollmentFiling of ReturnsPreparation and filing of VAT Returns. Attending and completing the Assessment proceedings. VATRegistration and enrollmentFiling of ReturnsWe undertake VAT audits. Rendering advice on a wide range of issues relation to VAT implications on cross-border transactions.Assistance in claiming VAT input credits. Suggestions on the right strategy to minimise the global VAT incidence.SERVICE TAX Advisory services with regard to applicability of the tax, as well as procedural compliance such as registration, assessments, filing to name a few.Review of contracts and agreements to help mitigate the overall incidence of service tax.Conducting Service tax health checks in order to determine the service tax implications on client operations, gauge compliance with legal provisions and suggest tax planning opportunities. PROFESSION TAXRegistration and enrollmentFiling of ReturnsAssessment and collection of taxPayment of TaxRefunds of excess paymentsRepresentation / compliance to the Auothorities.CUSTOMAdvisory services relating...

Provident Fund Matters (Govt)

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PROVIDENT FUND MATTERS ( GOVT ) Computation of salary per month on the basis of data made available to us as well as considering the deduction of Professional Tax , Income Tax and Provident Fund. Generation of Pay Slips of all employees for each month. Preparation of statements of projected income in case of all the employees, calculating amount of Income Tax required to be deducted on the basis of the declarations furnished by the employees Preparation and filing of quarterly and annual returns of tax deducted at source from salaries (i.e. Form No. 24). Preparation of annual certificates of deduction of tax of all employees (i.e. Form No. 16).

Company Law Matters

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Company Law Matters Consultation on Company Law Matters.Certification in respect of charges by taking search of ROC records.Drafting and maintaining minutes of the board and general meetings.Maintenance of statutory registers i.e. Register of Shareholders, Register of Transfer of shares, Register of charges etc. Designing the format of share certificate, printing them and issue them to shareholders after making payment of necessary stamp duty. Drafting of resolutions required under Companies Act. Representation before Company Law Authorities. We undertake all activities of efiling online and offline including formation of Companies. Accounting Services

Provident Fund Matters

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PF MATTERS (FOR VOLUNTARY / IN HOUSE PROVIDENT FUND) Computation of salary per month on the basis of data made available to us as well as considering the deduction of Professional Tax , Income Tax and Provident Fund. Generation of Pay Slips of all employees for each month. Preparation of statements of projected income in case of all the employees, calculating amount of Income Tax required to be deducted on the basis of the declarations furnished by the employees Preparation and filing of quarterly and annual returns of tax deducted at source from salaries (i.e. Form No. 24). Preparation of annual certificates of deduction of tax of all employees (i.e. Form No. 16). Accounting Firms

Payroll Accounting Services | Payroll Computation Services

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Payroll Accounting Computation of salary per month on the basis of data made available to us as well as considering the deduction of Professional Tax , Income Tax and Provident Fund. Generation of Pay Slips of all employees for each month. Preparation of statements of projected income in case of all the employees, calculating amount of Income Tax required to be deducted on the basis of the declarations furnished by the employees Preparation and filing of quarterly and annual returns of tax deducted at source from salaries (i.e. Form No. 24). Preparation of annual certificates of deduction of tax of all employees (i.e. Form No. 16). Chartered Accountant Firm

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