Today, you might be asking yourself what exactly is a VA?
A Virtual Assistant (VA) is a highly skilled, professional, independent contractor who provides administrative and creative services to businesses and individuals anywhere in the world on an as needed basis, from an off-site location, using high technology tools of today. Assignments are typically communicated through e-mail and regular mail and by fax and by phone. Virtual assistants are only paid for the actual time worked, and clients eliminate the expense of providing office space, furniture, equipment, office supplies, and employee benefits.
Virtual assistants are the ideal, alternate staffing solution for emerging small businesses and for companies that are downsizing. The way business is conducted today has changed tremendously with the advances in technology. Without adding office equipment or space, and without all the issues associated with hiring employees, small businesses, home-based entrepreneurs, and working professionals can now have expert support when needed.
Unlike the traditional temporary employee from an agency, the VA works directly for and is committed to the client on an ongoing basis. The VA and client develop a collaborative working relationship and, in a sense, they become business partners.
Tomorrow, the question will be…
“Who is my virtual assistant?”
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