What is Virtual Assistant ?

Virtual assistant (VA) means an independent self-employed contractor or person who provides

professional administrative, technical, or creative (social) assistance to clients remotely from a home office. A virtual assistant is also an independent contractor rather than employee. When most people hear "virtual assistant," they assume it's a secretary who works from home. But the field has exploded into a variety of skill sets that could be valuable to various professionals. These days, a virtual assistant is someone a lot of busy professionals just can't do without.