The word 'virtual' in this sense, is defined in the dictionary as being on or
simulated on a computer or computer network; occurring or existing primarily online. In today's world technology lends itself the capability of one being able to perform many work functions from a remote location.
A virtual
office assistant is a highly skilled professional who provides
administrative support and a variety of other specialized services
to businesses, executives, sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and
others who seem to have more work to do than time to do it.
They work as
independent contractors, sometimes out of their homes, and sometimes
at their clients office, depending on the client's needs. And
most importantly they are small business owners who, like any other
business owner, define their success by customer satisfaction.
The Virtual
Office Assistant concept originated in 1995 by Christine Durst in
her rural home in Connecticut. It took off from that point on,
and as a result there is now an International Virtual Assistant
Association (IVAA), which is the primary support organization for
Virtual Office Assistants world wide. More history can be
found at the
IVAA website or
Virtual Assistant Networking website.
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