a virtual assistant works off-site and can have cleints instead of being an employee (no overhead expenses), a VA is an entreprenuer. To learn about becoming a VA go to... www.uofvas.com

That's where I gratuated from and check out my site, www.adminsolutionsbylysa.com

This is from topshelfva.com

A Virtual Assistant is a trained and skilled administrative professional who works in a collaborative partnership with successful small business owners, entrepreneurs, and SOHOs (small office/home offices) providing administrative support and personal concierge services, without having to be physically present in your office. Communication and collaboration is easily accomplished through phone, fax, e-mail, and the internet.

VA is someone who can provide administrative support without physically being in the client's facility ... usually working from home. I have a full-time job, but have also run a Virtual Assistant business for about 5 years. I have 5 regular clients, working between 5-20 hours/month, and many occasional customers. It's great because I can get home from work, see the job on my email or my fax, get it done that night or over the weekend, and send them an invoice. I also have capability to accept credit cards. For first-time local clients, they come pick up their job and pay me either in cash or by company check. It's a sweet deal, except that I don't offer myself benefits. *hahaha*

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