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What is a Virtual Assistant?

Even though the term has been around for a number of years, there are still those who do not know what a Virtual Assistant is or what a Virtual Assistant does.  In this series of posts you will learn about the VA industry and all it has to offer.

A Virtual Assistant is an independent business owner who provides professional administrative support to entrepreneurs and other small business owners.

If your work schedule is too much to handle, a Virtual Assistant can help you get back on track.  Once you have decided to outsource a project and have located a Virtual Assistant to help you, a  contract is put in place to benefit both parties.  This contract will state the type of work to be performed in as much detail as possible, the length of time the work will take to complete, the rate at which the VA will be paid and in what time frame the payment is due.  The contract is executed to protect both parties and to make sure everyone knows the details of the job at hand so there are no questions.

Usually the VA will work from a home office, alleviating the business owner the hassle of paying for time that work is not being done, purchasing office equipment for an additional employee, and paying for medical insurance and vacation time.  A Virtual Assistant is an independent contractor – not an employee.

There are a myriad of projects a VA can do for you.  Outsourcing them can save you time, money and a lot of gray hairs.  Our next post will discuss projects you may not have thought of.

Virtual Assistants are independent business owners who provide professional administrative support to small businesses and entrepreneurs. We work from our own offices on an as-needed basis, saving you valuable time and money

Virtual Assistants are independent business owners who provide professional administrative support to small businesses and entrepreneurs. We work from our own offices on an as-needed basis, saving you valuable time and money.

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  1. […] 8, 2011 Now that you know what a Virtual Assistant (VA) is, what can a Virtual Assistant do for you?  That is a pretty easy question to answer.  A VA can do […]

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