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This is a question you’ve probably asked yourself if you have heard of the title “Virtual Assistant.” A Virtual Assistant (VA) is an independent contractor and a home-based entrepreneur who uses the Internet, phone, fax, email, and other technology to communicate with his/her clients.
Virtual Assistants provide administrative support and/or specialized business services. Many Virtual Assistants were most often Administrative or Executive Assistants in traditional work environments before launching their Virtual Assistance Practices. Most Virtual Assistants work from their home office and, with the help of technology, other virtual locations. Technology has enabled Virtual Assistants to have a global client base.
Virtual Assistants: What do they do?
Ok…so now you know the answer to the question of what a Virtual Assistant is, now let’s talk about what they do.
Virtual Assistants provide much of the same services as an onsite employee, but without the added expense to employers. Some provide general services while others provide more specialized services such as a Virtual Real Estate Assistant.
Here are some services Virtual Assistants offer (this is not an exhaustive list):
– Website and Graphic Design
– Website Maintenance and Updates
– Online and Offline Marketing and Promotion
– Accounting / Bookkeeping– Data Entry
– PowerPoint Presentations
– Advertising in Print Media
– Desktop Publishing
– Custom Ad Design for print media
– Travel Arrangements
– Writing, Editing & Researching Services
– Secretarial Services
– Word Processing
– General and Legal Transcription Services
– Database Management
– Personal Assistant Services
– Event Planning
– Technical Support
– Coaching / Consulting
– Customer Service
– Real Estate Support
