The business world is a fast lane thick with competition trying to outmaneuver you at every step. So, what do you do to outmaneuver your competitors? You pivot. And one of the best ways to pivot for startups and SMEs, especially, is to cut hiring costs. Money seepage is a major problem for fledgling as well as large enterprises and can cause them to tank in no time; resource hiring being a major contributor to burgeoning costs. Thankfully there’s an easy way out of this muck – virtual employee services!
Who’s A Virtual Employee?
Well, a virtual employee ain’t a bot, if that’s what you’re thinking! When you hire a virtual employee you onboard a living, breathing human with some serious domain knowledge. Rapid advances in communications coupled with the bottomless talent pools of developing economies like India have contributed to the conception and growth of this new hiring model.
In the virtual employee service model:
- Your resource works for you from a remote location.
- You and your resource stay in touch via platforms like MS Teams or Basecamp.
- Your resource works according to a roster of your choosing.
- A virtual employee is an integral part of your team in every way except that you might never get to see them in person! (We’ll tell you why this isn’t a dealbreaker shortly.)
A Surge In Demand For Virtual Employees
The COVID pandemic, though tragic in most ways, did open the doors to a new kind of work model – remote work. Employers and employees suddenly realized they could keep most of the internal processes operational via remote communication and project management tools like Trello, Asana, or Basecamp. They could assemble on virtual platforms like Skype and Google Meets to discuss work and other stuff. Why they could even take up new projects and complete them within the stipulated timelines! In short, remote work was a viable alternative to traditional job roles.
As more and more organizations began to adapt to the new norm, they soon realized the remote work model was really effective in reducing infrastructure and maintenance costs and increasing profit margins as a direct result. Thus began the virtual employee boom.
Why You Need A Virtual Employee from Remote Resource Right Now?
If our intro to the topic wasn’t enough to convince you about the benefits of hiring virtual employees, here’s what you need to know –
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Top Talent Without Boundaries
Remote Resource connects you with bona fide professionals from around the globe. Need a Shopify developer, finance expert, or virtual assistant to manage your back-office tasks? Remote Resource has all the talent you need. With AI-based applications becoming the new norm fast, you might need AI experts on your team pretty soon. Well, fret not! Remote Resource has you covered on that front too.
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Cost-Effective Without Compromise
When you hire virtual employee from Remote Resource, you get to hire the best of the best at less than 50% of local going rates. You can scale your team and save on overheads like office space maintenance, equipment cost, insurance, and perks at the same time. Do we have to tell you that a dollar saved is a dollar earned? We guess not!
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Scalable and Flexible
As your business grows so do its needs. Plus, the world of business is often unpredictable with lean periods often lasting longer than expected. This can pose quite a challenge, especially for SMEs and bootstrapped ventures. As a founder, you cannot put a dent in your net revenue trying to maintain qualified but expensive resources, not least if you are going through a lean phase. But virtual employees allow you to scale up or down – depending on the ebb and flow of projects – without the headaches of lengthy contracts or termination clauses.
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Fits Like A Glove
Remote Resource’s virtual employees don’t work for you; they work with you. Think of them as an extension of your in-house team, perfectly aligned with your goals and priorities. Your aspirations are their aspirations; your passion theirs. This feeling of oneness keeps the team spirit up through challenges and works wonders in crossing business milestones.
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Time-zone Difference Isn’t A Problem Anymore
Many founders ask, “If I hire a virtual employee from India, will they work in my time zone? They’re so far away!” We’ll tell you what, Remote Resource’s virtual employees are trained to work with clients from around the world. So yes, they’ll work shifts of your choosing. Guess that settles the question of time-zone differences throwing a spanner in your works.
Why Remote Resource Stands Out?
Remote Resource is built on a foundation of trust, dedication, and expertise. Our virtual employees aren’t freelancers who juggle multiple clients—they’re committed team members focused solely on your business.
Each professional is rigorously vetted, trained, and supported by a robust infrastructure, ensuring they deliver the best results every single day.
The Heart of the Matter
What sets Remote Resource apart is the human touch. When you hire through us, you’re not just getting an employee; you’re gaining a partner who’s invested in your success. And that’s a promise rooted in our values.
Whether you’re a startup looking to maximize resources or an established company aiming to streamline operations, Remote Resource offers the perfect blend of talent, efficiency, and reliability.
Are you ready to make the smart choice?
