I-Virtual Resource
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What is a Virtual Assistant?
A Virtual Assistant provides professional administrative skills and talents to your office via telephone, snail mail, fax or Internet.  Establishing a partnership with a VA will reduce stress, improve the bottom line and eliminate administrative hassles.


Why should I outsource my administrative duties when I can hire the person I want to come in and work right here in my office?

Employees are nice to have around.  But, employees are VERY VERY expensive!  First of all, they require a salary. Your employees won't work for free you know!  Next, employees require benefits.  The last time I checked, the cost of medical, dental, vision, and 401k benefits are skyrocketing through the atmosphere.  Oh, did I mention that your new employee will require vacation time, sick leave, work comp insurance, recruitment expense, training time and valuable on the job experience to get up-to-speed in your busy hectic business environment.  If you are a "bottom line" manager, and I'm sure you are, the services that I provide you will enable me to do the "dirty work" freeing up your time to increase your business activity.


 That's right...

You won't have to pay an employee:


How valuable is your time anyway?

Consider your busy schedule during the week.  Not enough hours in the day?  Do you work on the weekends?  Do you enjoy that much needed time for Friends and Family, or is that time sacrificed to meet your Company's business goals and expectations?


 The challenge to you...if you decide to accept it.

This next week, keep track of your time doing administrative work and the time you spend on generating business activity.  Remember to count your weekend time too.  If you did not have to do the administrative tasks, would that give you more time to generate revenue for your business or to spend valuable time with Family and Friends?


 Services that we provide

  • Word Processing
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Internet Research
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Transcription
  • Data Entry
  • Spreadsheet Entry
  • Internet Survey Administration
  • Web Site Development
  • Web Site Hosting
  • PowerPoint Presentations
  • Custom Projects
  • Business Travel and Lodging Reservations
  • Personal Travel and Lodging Reservations


Word Processing - Newsletters, Training Materials, Resumes/Bios, Proposals

We can accommodate all of your typing needs.  We have over 20 years of Master Level word processing experience and can produce and develop Newsletters, Presentation Materials, Proposals or other company specific documents. These items will be submitted to you for approval and changes will be made upon your request.


Desktop Publishing

We can produce brochures, business cards, marketing slicks, event invitations or thank you cards to meet the needs of your business.  We can also re-create similar materials that have been used in the past or develop materials to maintain your corporate or company image or standard.  Again, items will be submitted to you for approval and changes will be made upon your request.


Internet Research

We can save you valuable time and resources researching topics or agenda items on the Internet.  We will submit the results that we find to you in a report format and also provide the websites where the information was located.


Appointment Scheduling

Using your current and up to date calendar, we can contact your clients by telephone or email and set urgent appointments for you in a timely manner.


Transcription

By reviewing your taped verbal notes, we can transcribe the notes to you for your review.  In addition, we can prepare typed documents from your legible hand written notes.  Handwriting styles are different and the completion time of these projects vary.


Spreadsheet Entry

We have a master's performance level of MS Excel and can enter data and produce reports for all of your analytical needs.  Using the report data, we can also produce data tables, charts and graphs that can enhance any project summary or meeting presentation.


Internet Survey Development

If your project is an internal employee diagnostic survey or an Internet customer satisfaction survey, we have extensive knowledge of administering and reporting the survey findings on many types of Internet and paper surveys.  Using your established survey product, we can launch, gather and report the survey findings in a timely and accurate manner.  


Business Travel and Lodging Arrangements

 We can make those necessary last minute travel arrangements for the very important business trip.  In addition to the services we provide, we can find some of the most competitive travel rates available.  Please feel free to contact us for more information.


Personal Travel, Lodging and Vacation Packages Available

 I bet you didn't know this but 85% of all travel arrangements are made by or through business associates.  Why should a Virtual Assistant's services be any different.  We can locate discounted travel packages every day.  Please check with us before making any of your vital travel arrangements.


Other services provided


Custom Projects

Do you have a "custom" project that is not listed here?  Give us a call and chances are we will be able to offer our services to you.  We have over 20 years of project management and project support experience.  If we have not been involved with your exact project, we may have experienced something very similar and may be able to provide you support and experience.  


Fees

The first 30 minute consultation of services provided is free of charge.  Other project fees are determined on an hourly rate or on a project-by-project basis.  

Typing fees are $25.00 an hour billed in 1/4 hour increments.  You will receive an electronic copy of a detailed list of your business requests and my time involved relating to your business projects, based on various factors such as total hours, type of work and urgency.

Services of Web Site Development, Internet Survey Development and Survey Reporting are billed on a project basis.

We require a retainer for our services.  This retainer is due before the project can be launched.  If payment is issued by check, the payment must clear the bank before the project can begin.


The first 30 minute consultation of services and project specifications is free of charge!!


About I-Virtual Resource

With over 20 years of outstanding experience with executive level support in a business consulting environment, we have a very strong work ethic and extensive office software knowledge revolving around office administration, customer satisfaction and technology.  I-Virtual Resource conveys a "can do" attitude and an unrivaled commitment to quality and satisfaction.  We at I-Virtual Resource have a very strong regard for integrity, confidentiality, and client satisfaction.


Brief Resume of Experience

Over 11 years experience as a Data Analysis for a large commercial insurance company.  Tasks performed include data analysis, report generation, presentation development, customer support, IT troubleshooting, business form creation and strong multi-tasking skills.

Over 9 years as the administrative support assistant to the President and Executive Vice President of a Forbes 500 Business Consulting Firm.  All of this time was spent as an office manager, executive assistant in a virtual office environment.  Tasks performed include verbal and written transcription, appointment scheduling, event planning, training materials development/preparation, IT support, and work flow developer.

Over 7 years serving as a regional Internet Survey Administrator for a Forbes 500 Business Consulting Firm.  Some of the tasks performed include requirements gathering, data analysis and reporting and delivery preparation.


Industries that we have supported...

Commercial Manufacturing
Commercial and Personal Insurance Services
Health care
Life Insurance
Product Manufacturing
Safety Valve Manufacturing
Native American Casino
Engineering
Local and Major Universities
Financial Industry
Food Service and Manufacturing Industry
Non-Profit Industry
Business Consulting Industry
World Class Staffing Industry

Referrals from Previous Clients

 "You have really helped us achieve us reach our project deadlines on time and under budget.  We are creative individuals, but the services that you provide really kept our project tasks on target and in time to meet our project goals.  Thank you!"

"We could not have reached our project goals if it was not for the services of you and your organization.  We probably should not tell you this, but we reached the financial goals set for this project UNDER budget by 25%.  The services that you provide are very efficient and cost effective!"

"We simply love the services that you provide and will definitely use your services again."


 I-Virtual Resource contact information


Email:            ivirtualresource@gmail.com


I-Virtual Resource Hours and Disclosure


My normal office hours are Monday though Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST.  I am available outside of those hours, if requested, and I do check my email for work requests and updates.

I am an independent contractor.  I own my business, work from my office, use my equipment set my hours and bill my clients for services provided.  We have a business relationship wherein I provide virtual administrative support to you for a business fee.  While I will be acting on your behalf when conducting your business, for our mutual protection, I do not assume decision making for your business that is of any scope, or of serious consequence or nature without your written or electronic consent.  


I-Virtual Resource Confidentiality Policy


I guarantee that at no time or in any manner, either directly or indirectly divulge, discuss, disclose or communicate any information entrusted to I-Virtual Resource.  

I further guarantee that any information entrusted to I-Virtual Resource will be protected and treated in the strictest confidence.  

In respect to mailing lists, I guarantee that no client mailing list of I-Virtual Resource will be given freely or sold to any secondary mailing list party.  
Services Custom Projects Fees Hours and Disclosure
Contact Us Internet Surveys Experience Confidentiality