"The term "virtual assistant" began appearing on web sites about six years ago. As corporate downsizing and budget cuts continue, VAs will likely be in big demand. Since a VA is a contractor, employers don't have to pay taxes, insurance or any fringe benefits. There's no need for extra office space or equipment. And the employer only pays for "time on task."

--Denver Business Journal

 

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"An office-manager-in-a-modem, the virtual assistant is a home-based worker who uses electronic technology to do almost everything onsite assistants can do, from balancing the books to answering the phone. But since they're contract workers, not employees, they can save small and midsize businesses time, money, and red tape."

-- ABC NEWS