Many ask, “What Is a Virtual Assistant?” The term Virtual Assistant is explained by many in different ways. While a Virtual Assistant can provide administrative services, they also can provide other specialized services. Therefore, the term Virtual Assistant can be defined as follows:

A Virtual Assistant, or VA, is a highly skilled independent entrepreneur who utilizes state of the art technology and provides administrative support and other specialized services to businesses, virtually.

A Virtual Assistant provides the same services that a traditional administrative assistant provides, including: word processing, desktop publishing, database management, email management, scheduling, customer support, data entry, and much more. The main distinction, however, is that a Virtual Assistant:

1) Works from home and provide their services via the Internet, email, fax, telephone, and mail.

2) Partner’s with clients to provide the assistance they need in order to build on the success of their organization.

3) Is hired on an “as needed basis” allowing businesses to save a great deal of money.

4) Is not an employee, therefore, is held responsible for their own benefits, overhead, and taxes.