Share a Virtual Assistant?

[David Bardwell]

I'm in the process of hiring an assistant to help me out, primarily with research and marketing. I have a great local (to me) candidate but she's asking for more hours than I've budgeted for at this time. If we hire her, she'll also help us (my wife and I) with another unrelated business.

I've looked at Fiverr and a few other sites for offshore help but have always been disappointed at the results. If anyone has had success or can recommend a good offshore resource, I know I could save a LOT of money. That said, I'm not opposed to paying a decent wage for good local talent either. After all, I expect the work to pay for itself over time.

I'm currently considering offering a rate of $18 per hour (as a 1099 contractor) for a candidate with the following resume tidbits:

• College educated
• Well-spoken
• Completed real estate license coursework (didn't sit for test, but will if she's hired)
• Heavy writing experience
• Strong online and offline marketing experience
• Background in virutal executive assisting for fortune 100 execs

My questions...

1. Would you be interested in sharing this resource with me for 10-15 hours per week at the same rate?
2. Do YOU have, or know of another resource that I might want to consider as an alternative?