"A Virtual Assistant (VA) is an independent
entrepreneur providing administrative, creative and/or technical
services. Utilizing advanced technological modes of communication
and data delivery, a professional VA assists clients in his/her
area of expertise from his/her own office on a contractual
basis." ~ International Virtual Assistants Association.
Virtual Assistants familiarize themselves
with their client's businesses. The goal is to establish
long-term relationships to positively impact a client's business
as well as their own business.
Virtual
Assistants, like their clients, have made investments in
their business — acquiring and maintaining
the technological and business solutions needed to run a small
office. You benefit by experiencing the results of the
work effort without having the headaches and expenses often
associated with managing in-office employees.
Benefits of a Virtual Assistant
You pay only for time on task or by project
Takes care of
your seasonal projects
No need to buy extra
computer equipment or furniture and no office overhead
expenses
Convenient when your current staff gets overloaded
No extra space is required
No loss of privacy if your office is located within
your home
No expenses associated with sick time, vacations,
holidays, or employee benefits
