Virtual Assistant
"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. Virtual assistants work from their own office (hence 'virtual'), thus making it a fairly popular (and growing) profession. It is estimated that there are about 5-8,000 virtual assistants worldwide.
Common modes of communication and data delivery include the Internet, FTP, and fax machine. Although the occupation gives a degree of independence, work is on a contractual basis, and a long-lasting cooperation is standard. Typically 5 years of administrative experience in an office is expected at such positions as executive assistant, secretary, legal assistant, paralegal, legal secretary, real estate assistant, or office manager."
-Wikipedia
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Services
Different VAs offer different types of services. When choosing an assistant, you want to make sure s/he can be flexible enough to handle any project you give to them with professionalism. If they cannot take on the project, you want to be comforted in knowing they can outsource or direct you to the right VA to handle it to you.
Design and Web Site Services
- Web Site Design
- Web Site Validation
- Logo Design
- Graphic Images (Still)
- Graphic Images (Animated)
- Brochure and Flyer Layouts
- Maintenance and Updates
- Forum Creation / Administration
Administrative Services
- Proofreading and Editing
- Final Revision Polishing
- Grammar and Spell Check
- Inter-Office Memos
- Data Entry
- Spreadsheets
- Dictation / Transcription (from cassette, CD, or audio file)
- Internet Research
- E-mail Customer Service and Follow-Up
- File-Type Conversions
- Bookkeeping and Invoicing
Mailing Services
- Letterhead Creation
- Database Creation
- Mailing Lists, Labels, and Envelopes
- Mass Mailings
- Greeting Cards
Event Planning Services
- Invitations
- Flyers
- Banner / Poster Design and Printing
- Confirmation / Follow-Up E-mails and Phone Calls
- Research and Booking for:
- Travel Arrangements
- Location Scouting
- DJ / Talent
- Catering
If you have a project that I cannot do for any reason, I will find the right VA to help you.