FREE INTERACTIVE CALCULATOR
VA vs employee: which one actually makes sense for your business right now?
Nobody tells you what employing someone actually costs. This calculator does. Find out what a VA could save you — in time, money and HR headaches — before you make any decisions.
The true cost of hiring
Salary is just the start. See exactly how much employer NI, pension, holiday pay and sick pay add on top.
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WHAT’S INSIDE
The costs most business owners forget to factor in
Your personalised saving
Move the sliders to match your situation and see exactly how much a freelance VA could save you — per year, month and week.
Hidden costs you hadn't counted
Recruitment fees, equipment, training and onboarding. We add them all up so you can see the full picture.
A side-by-side comparison
Employee vs VA laid out clearly, with every line item shown. No guesswork, no jargon — just your numbers.
£10k+
Typical annual saving switching to a VA
6 days
Average sick days per UK employee per year
13.8%
Employer NI on top of every salary
£0
Extra costs when working with a freelance VA
Your VA
Hi, I'm Ilona. I’m your business’ second brain
I'm a freelance VA based in the UK, and I work with small business owners who are brilliant at what they do but drowning in the stuff that keeps them from doing it.
I built this calculator because I got tired of watching great people talk themselves out of getting help because they thought they couldn't afford it. Turns out, most of them couldn't afford not to.
If your numbers surprise you, let's talk.
What clients say
Ilona was a calm and wise presence in what felt like a storm, and helped me to consistently structure my thinking and planning, whilst understanding intuitively what I needed.
— Bethia, YMCAIlona came to my rescue when I needed to finish writing a book… I couldn’t have done any of it without her.
Her being in my life at the right time made a huge difference and I’m very grateful.
— Marsha, Unheard VoiceIlona is an absolute pleasure to work with, and I couldn't recommend her more highly. Thorough, professional, personable - and really good fun!
— Charlie, Well & GoodReady to do the damn thing?
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