We're a VA company, so you might expect us to argue that VAs are always the right choice. We won't, because they aren't. But there are many situations, especially at early and mid-growth stages, where businesses hire full-time employees for roles better served by a VA.
The cost comparison
Full-time US-based administrative assistant: $58,000–$92,000/year fully loaded. Task-Vora VA at full-time hours: $21,600–$38,400/year. No benefits, no payroll tax, no equipment cost. On cost alone, a VA is 50–70% less expensive for the same hours.
Where a VA wins clearly
Administrative and operational support
Calendar management, inbox triage, scheduling, CRM updates, research. These don't require a dedicated in-house employee, they require reliable execution and consistent availability.
Part-time and variable workloads
If you need 20 hours per week of support, hiring full-time wastes 20 hours of wages. A VA scales to exactly the hours you need.
Speed of start
Full-time hiring averages 4–8 weeks. Task-Vora matches you in 24 hours. Book a free consultation.
The rule of thumb: If the role requires deep institutional knowledge, physical presence, or is your primary revenue driver, hire full-time. If it's operational, repeatable, or specialized but not full-time volume, start with a VA.
Where a full-time hire wins
Cultural and strategic roles, customer-facing roles requiring deep product knowledge, and when volume genuinely exceeds 160 hours/month in a single function that's strategic enough to justify the premium.
Related service
Task-Vora can handle this for you. Learn more about our Administrative Support service or book a free consultation to get matched with a VA in 24 hours.
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