Being A Virtual Assistant
by Worklife Solutions
What are virtual assistants?
Individuals with support skills similar to those of the traditional secretary or bookkeeper who specialize in responding to the needs of small businesses. Assistants generally are not physically present to the person using their services. Fax, phone, and Internet allow people to communicate as easily as if they were sitting in the same room.
What are the benefits of virtual assistants?
Easy to contact: email, phone, fax.
Work more than 9-5
Computer ready
Electronic delivery of products when appropriate
Trained to learn quickly
Work in relationship over time with their client
What are the benefits of being a virtual assistant rather than working on staff for a company?
Independence
Changing from working for someone to owning your own company and choosing with whom you'll work
The ability to stay home with children
Only doing work you love
Doing diverse work
No commute
Opportunity to be a pioneer in a new profession
Set your own hours, take as much time off as you like
Devise a schedule which works best for you and your family
What is the typical cost?
$25 to $75 per hour
What jobs to they typically perform?
Many Professional Organizational Functions
Office Support
Internet Research
Event Planning
Customer Service
Database Management
Brochure Writing
Web Page Design
Bookkeeping
Sources of Virtual Assistants"
Assist University
Global Association of Virtual Assistants
Quick Keys
The Branch Office
Staffcentrix
Virtual Support Sevices
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