A Virtual Assistant, or VA, is a business owner who provides business, administrative, technical and/or creative support to individuals and businesses remotely from their own premises.

A VA can be set up as a Sole Trader or Limited Company.

VAs may do generalised work or there are those who customise by client-type, specific skill, type of work or even by specific software – if you’re looking for someone specific you’re likely to find a VA who can do the job!

A VA can help you do many tasks for your business.  By having a VA do this type of work, you have more time to focus on the money-making tasks in your business to create more income or free up some time for your personal life.

A VA offers the flexibility of being able to do as few or as many hours as required on a short or long term basis.

VAs should be computer savvy, able to meet deadlines, have good communication skills and an understanding of basic business practices.