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Written by: Aysnw | June 1, 2009 10:15 AM in Other | 428 views
Stephanie Ostrea
206 478-7000
Once, it was thought to be a luxury. There was a time when the use of a Personal Assistant was the exclusive preserve of the rich and famous and jet-setting executives.
Not any more.
Today, ordinary people – from small businesses and time-deprived professionals to seniors and busy parents – can access and afford the services of a Personal Assistant. Of course, if you have a good income it certainly helps. But you don't need to be well-off to hire a Personal Assistant.
Today, anyone can opt for the time-saving benefits that come with hiring a Personal Assistant. Personal Assistants play a key role in reducing the stress suffered by busy people, parents and others who can not do it all. In fact, it is precisely because their services are now affordable that an entire industry has blossomed around the phenomenon; and it continues to grow.
Personal Assistant services run the gamut from in-house "personal assistants" who bring catered meals to the office, pick up dry cleaning and arrange babysitting services to telephonic and Web-based vendors that offer discounts at local restaurants, shopping malls and automotive service venues. For a fee, a Personal Assistant can shop for groceries, take the car in for service, research home repairs, or wait for the cable guy.
As for the pricing, each company has their own way of doing business and the cost varies between companies. But generally, the services of a Personal Assistant can range between $40 and $100 an hour. This is a relatively small fee for those who cannot put a price on their precious time.
Many clients hire Personal Assistants on regular basis. But you can also engage a Personal Assistant as a one-off to help organize a specific event. Or you can call them on an as-needed basis, and get the pricing up front. If you like the quoted price, you can go for it. If not, you can always shop around. Evening, weekend and holiday hours can be arranged. The best part is: once you have established a relationship with a Personal Assistant, they are more likely and willing to negotiate their prices and deals for you, or give you preferential treatment.
So, when you need help, just go on the internet or look in your local yellow pages for a Personal Assistant service to come to the rescue. It’s a good feeling to know that you don't have to go it alone. It just takes finding someone to hire that you feel comfortable with. Once you see how easy it is to use them, whenever a new situation arises, you know who to call. The security and peace of mind is worth their price, so try a Personal Assistant today. You may just end up feeling happily spoiled from being treated so well.
The author Stephanie Ostrea is the owner of AYSNW LLC (At Your Service North West LLC) (http://www.aysnw.com), one of the reputed full-service Personal Assistant/ Concierge Service companies, based in Woodinville, WA. Stephanie is a former corporate manager with 25 years experience in customer service at all levels. Educated in Human Services field, she is passionate about environment conservation, preparing nutrient dense food for herself and others, growing her own food, volunteering for community projects and the great outdoors.
