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Nominated 'Best Overall Website Design' of 2010

2010-01-06T17:13:00.000-08:00

SnapAssistant.com has been nominated for 'Best Overall Website Design' for the About.com 2010 Web Design Readers' Choice Awards.

"The site is very clean, information is presented neatly and navigation is clear and simple to use." - Read this Article at About.com

2009 Virtual Assistant Industry Survey

2009-09-14T13:55:00.000-07:00

Snap Assistant has taken part in the 2009 Virtual Assistant Industry survey sponsored by the Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce. If you are a Virtual Assistant, we encourage you to participate in the survey by visiting the VACOC, survey ends October 1st, 2009.

Member of the Alliance for Virtual Businesses

2009-09-09T12:28:00.000-07:00

Snap Assistant is the newest member of the Alliance for Virtual Businesses (A4VB). The Alliance represents more than 20,000 professional virtual assistants worldwide. To learn more about the Alliance for Virtual Businesses click here.

The Average Savings by Working with a VA

2009-09-08T12:54:00.000-07:00

The most common question I hear is, "Isn't a Virtual Assistant (VA) more expensive than hiring a full-time or even part-time employee?" The answer is no. The average savings of hiring a Virtual Assistant instead of an on-site W-2 employee is around $20,000 per year, some save as much as $39,000. Even though our hourly rate may seem higher than a potential employee, the cost of that potential employee is much higher than just their hourly wage. You also will have to account for the added expenses of payroll taxes, health insurance, dental insurance, holiday pay, sick days, vacation time, equipment, office supplies and space. With a Virtual Assistant, you only pay the hourly rate, nothing more.

The VAs at Snap Assistant have proved to be 2x more effective than full-time employees. Virtual Assistants don't take breaks, lunch hour, personal calls or personal emails on your dime and they are never late for work or call in sick. Imagine all your assistant could do with that extra time or how much money you could save.

For more details on the cost of a Virtual Assistant vs. a regular on-site W2 employee, view our Rate Comparison Chart to see a breakdown of the costs and savings.

How do I work with a VA?

2009-08-17T12:41:00.000-07:00

Working with a Virtual Assistant (VA) from Snap Assistant is simple. It's quick and easy to get started, once you have requested Snap Assistant services, individual projects are an easy three-step process. [how to request Snap Assistant services]

Our easy three-step process:

Project Kickoff: Transfer of project details and timeframe requirements. This can be done by phone, email or letter.
Production: Feedback and periodic status updates.
Completion: Project delivery and knowledge transfer.

Tell-a-Friend about Snap Assistant

2009-07-24T15:53:00.000-07:00

Snap Assistant is now using the service Tell-a-Friend by Social Twist. Our clients can now add our website pages to their social networking websites and blogs with a single click, they can even add a personal note about our site or recommend our site to friends using email. We appreciate all our clients recommendations and thank you for being a dedicated Snap Assistant client.

Now Listed on AboutUs.org

2009-07-22T18:49:00.000-07:00

Snap Assistant is now listed on the AboutUs.org website powered by MediaWiki.

Now Listed in the Yellow Pages

2009-07-22T18:46:00.000-07:00

Snap Assistant is now listed in the Yellow Pages business directory.

Member of White Pages

2009-07-22T18:42:00.000-07:00

Snap Assistant is now a member of the White Pages business directory.

What is a Virtual Assistant?

2009-07-20T10:10:00.001-07:00

A Virtual Assistant (VA) is an independent entrepreneur providing administrative, human resources, creative and technical services from a remote location. A professional Virtual Assistant assists clients from their own office on a contractual basis.

Snap Assistant has virtual assistants with over seventeen years of computer knowledge and over six years of professional administrative experience holding positions such as Senior Administrative Officer, Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Human Resources Officer and Communications Specialist. With expertise in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and an impressive lineup of other computer software and technical skills. Lacey Johnston is founder of Snap Assistant and Owner and Web Designer of Red Lace Design in addition to being an Official Notary Public for the State of Oregon.