Starting anew, again

Feeling the effects of the economy lately? Ya, me too. I find myself doing things a little more on the cheap than usual (which is usually on the cheap already). Not driving as many places or trying to lump everything into one trip if possible. Not going out to eat at much, cooking alot more at home which is a good practice that I didnt realize I missed. Family tends to spend more time together when they have to cook and clean up the kitchen.. you know the drill, "Put this in the fridge please", Honey could you check the oven, make sure dinner isnt burning", "Has anyone seen the salt?" "Whos doing dishes, not I", hehe. In more ways we are all seeing the effects of having lack of funds. Have you ever heard of a Virtual Assistant? I do know quite a few small business owners who do ALL the work themselves. They say they cant afford to hire someone and temp agencies really arent always a viable option. A virtual assistant can do all those tasks that take time away from you building your business. Since I have been an administrative assistant off and on for the past 25-30 years and I want to do something that I can do in my home office, I thought this would be a perfect solution for me and I am guessing there are a few small business owners right here in Sacramento who could use some help without actually hiring someone to work XX amount of hours a week, takes breaks, lunch, talks on the phone (not that all office assistants talk to their friends on the phone but you get my drift) When you hire someone to come sit in your office, even if its 10 hours a week. Are you actually getting 10 hours a week worth of productive time? You also have to pay the government another 29.3% of your employees salary. You have to buy office supplies, all the software, computers and furniture. You have to maintain the office, pay for the lights, etc. With me, you will pay a flat rate per hour. If you like we can work out a retainer agreement where I will devote a certain amount of hours a week to your business. It seems this is a win win. I am really excited and ready to go. I have all the software I need, the office, the supplies the zest to get up and GOO... call me!!