Have you ever thought of how a virtual receptionist or PA could help your business?

Lisa Garner, from Larkfield, is confident she has the answer.

She has launched The Priceless PA to offer a Virtual Receptionist and PA service to small and medium-sized businesses. Her new venture provides "pay as you go" support to other businesses.

Lisa says outsourcing is a cost-effective way of running a business and brings many benefits.

She says location or having your own office is not important because she will be working from her home-based office and using her own equipment.

Many businesses are following the principle of doing "what you do best and outsourcing the rest." This is where The Priceless PA can work wonders, with experts available to replace full-time roles.

Lisa adds: "The benefits are that you'll only pay for time needed and avoid paying for costly employer responsibilities like holiday pay, maternity leave and sick pay.

"Did you know that 70 per cent of callers would hang up rather than leave a message on an answer phone? With the Virtual Receptionist service you won't have to worry about losing business."

• New customers are offered a one-monthfree trial of the telephone answering service. Client confidentiality is guaranteed.