A
Virtual Assistant (or simply VA) is an independent contractor
providing administrative, technical, or sometimes creative assistance
to clients—usually to other independent entrepreneurs and solo and
small business practices, such as that of a lawyer or realtor.
This
support is provided remotely online from their own office (hence
“virtual”), using their own equipment. They
are fully trained in all aspects of office procedures, the latest
software products and have many years of experience in the corporate
world.
Common
modes of communication and data delivery include E-mail, Internet,
File Transfer Protocol (FTP), and phone and fax. Although
the occupation gives a degree of independence, work is on a
contractual basis, and a long-lasting cooperation is standard.
Typically
five years of administrative experience in an office is expected at
such positions as executive assistant, secretary, legal assistant,
paralegal, legal secretary, real estate assistant, office manager,
etc.
No matter the size of the project, information can be easily
transferred between OA4U and the
client.
