--- title: "\"They're every bit as capable as local hires we'd pay $60,000, but at a fraction of the cost.\"" description: "By partnering with Hyre, Hermes Landscaping achieved a 70% reduction in administrative costs while enhancing their commercial maintenance operations—what Graham Moyer calls \"the meat of the market\" for landscaping companies. Starting with just two VAs and expanding to five within three months, Hermes gained highly skilled support for contract administration, client communications, and operational tasks at a fraction of domestic hiring costs. This strategic implementation improved customer response times by 40% and increased contract administration efficiency by 35%, allowing Hermes to maintain the perception of a larger, more responsive team without compromising quality. The company projects further expansion to 10 VAs by year-end, demonstrating how landscaping businesses can leverage virtual talent to drive profitability and growth.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses." image: https://sales.hyreup.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-08-28%20at%2012.34.53%20PM.png --- # "They're every bit as capable as local hires we'd pay $60,000, but at a fraction of the cost." ![Stunning+landscape+design+with+paver+patio,+pergola+&+fire+pit+in+Kansas+City,+MO](https://sales.hyreup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stunning+landscape+design+with+paver+patio%2c+pergola+%26+fire+pit+in+Kansas+City%2c+MO.webp?+fire+pit+in+Kansas+City,+MO.webp&?+fire+pit+in+Kansas+City,+MO.webp&width=1083&height=844&name=Stunning+landscape+design+with+paver+patio%2c+pergola+%26+fire+pit+in+Kansas+City%2c+MO.webp?+fire+pit+in+Kansas+City,+MO.webp&?+fire+pit+in+Kansas+City,+MO.webp) Industry Landscaping Challenge High administrative costs consuming profit margins lead to difficulty scaling operational functions efficiently. Additionally, missed opportunities for growth in areas like marketing, client communications, and operational support. Results Hermes Landscaping partnered with Hyre to implement highly skilled virtual assistants (VAs). This enabled them to significantly reduce operational costs, enhance client management, and free up resources to explore new business growth opportunities. Assistant Types Virtual Assistant, Executive Assistant, Premium Assistant (Marketing Specialist) [ hermeslandscaping.com ](https://hermeslandscaping.com/) 70% Administrative Cost Reduction 40% Improved Customer Response Times 35% Contract Administration Efficiency Boost ## We've been really impressed with EJ and Tina... they're every bit the equivalent of domestic hires that we'd pick up for probably $40,000 to $60,000 a year. College graduates with work experience of 5 to 10 years. They're extremely capable. ![](https://45521997.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/45521997/graham_hermes_profile_pic.jpeg) Graham Moyer VP of Business Operations ![hermes_team](https://sales.hyreup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/hermes_team.jpeg?width=1782&height=973&name=hermes_team.jpeg) ## Hermes Landscaping The team at Hermes Landscaping headquartered in Lenexa, KS are dedicated to providing top-notch outdoor services, including lawn care, landscape design, and maintenance.   ## The Results The partnership with Hyre resulted in immediate and measurable impacts. Within the first quarter of 2025, Hermes Landscaping achieved: **70% Administrative Cost Reduction** By supplementing their team with Hyre VAs, Hermes saved approximately $42,000 per position annually. With 5 VAs implemented, this translates to projected annual savings of $125,000 - funds that can be reinvested in core operations. **40% Improved Customer Response Times** The dedicated support from VAs allowed Hermes to establish a more consistent communication cadence with clients. Account managers now maintain regular touchpoints, significantly enhancing customer perception and satisfaction. **35% Increase in Contract Administration Efficiency** EJ's work in the commercial maintenance division streamlined contract tracking, renewal management, and customer communications - critical functions for maintaining stable revenue. ### Implementation Timeline ![Screenshot 2025-04-01 at 8.32.12 AM](https://sales.hyreup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-04-01%20at%208.32.12%20AM.png?width=2942&height=1240&name=Screenshot%202025-04-01%20at%208.32.12%20AM.png) - **January '25:** 2 Initial VAs (EJ and Tina) for admin and operations support - **February '25: **Added 1 VA dedicated to contract administration - **March '25:** 2 more VAs onboarded for customer support - **April '25:** 2 more VAs added, one each for AR and AP - **Projected by EOY 2025:** Expanding to 8-10 VAs across all departments Graham summarized the impact succinctly: *"If you've got a million or two-and-a-half million-dollar business dropping 10% or 15% to the bottom line, it's meaningful if you can add one or two people with a more efficient resource like this."* ### Value Comparison Ultimately, Hyre's VAs provided Hermes Landscaping with scalable, affordable, and highly capable resources, helping position the company for sustained growth while enhancing operational efficiency in their core maintenance business - the area Graham identified as "the meat of the market" for landscaping companies. **US-Based Equivalent** - Administrative Staff: $40,000-$60,000 annual salary - Benefits & Overhead: Additional 20-30% costs - Limited flexibility in scheduling and scaling **Hyre Solution** - Full-time VA: Approximately $24,000 annually - No additional benefit costs or overhead - Flexible scaling based on seasonal demands - Same quality level as college-educated domestic hires with 5-10 years' experience ## Ready to get started? 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