Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Virtual Assistant?

A Virtual Assistant (VA for short) is someone who can help you with your business requirements as and when you need them. Many VA's are self employed individuals who work remotely, as contractors, from their own home or office. VA's generally possess a number of years of workplace experience in the fields in in which they provide service.

What kinds of services can a Virtual Assistant provide?

A lot of Virtual Assistants have strong, hands-on administrative or accounts backgrounds (or both) and they utilise their skills to provide clients with remote administration, secretarial and accounts support. Because of the growing popularity of this type of business however, many modern-day VA's can also provide additional services. These services can include research assistance, desktop publishing, writing, web design, web development and programming, marketing and sales assistance.

Who can benefit from a Virtual Assistant?

If you are a business that is experiencing work overflow problems, or a one-person business who is spending more time tending to tedious admin chores instead of growing and maintaining the money-making part of your business, then a Virtual Assistant is the perfect solution for you. Examples include mall to medium sized businesses, home-based businesses, one-person businesses, authors, public speakers, coaches, mobile professionals, and non-profit organisations.

What are the benefits of a Virtual Assistant?

Please refer to our Benefits page.

Do I need to use a Virtual Assistant who's located in my area?

With the help of modern day computer, internet and telecommunications technology, a VA can work for anyone in any part of the world.