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Virtual assistant cost benefits

Question
Are virtual assistants cost-effective? 
Answer
A Virtual Assistant (VA) can be more cost effective than a regular employee. You will likely pay more per hour than for a regular employee, but since VAs are independent contractors, the employer will not pay employment related expenses, such as: FICA, state unemployment taxes, Social Security, health insurance, vacation time, sick time, 401(k), profit sharing, holiday pay, and other expenses traditionally associated with a traditional employee. 
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