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Virtual Assistant:   Get To Know the  Unseen Worker!
“It is quite interesting that whilst there are tremendous theories, in the 1960s when IT was born, everybody was supposedly going to their cottage in the countryside to work in a virtual way.”  ~Richard Rogers
The world is getting advanced as time goes by..
The world is getting advanced as the time goes by.. Everyday..
The world is getting advanced as the time goes by.. Everyday.. there were new technologies that were introduced in the market.
That can create..
That can create..   big change in people’s work.
Reliable assistants were  needed because of its..
Capabilities
Efficiency
In performing some tasks
In performing some tasks like HUMAN does!
Working with computers…
Working with computers… Is very CASUAL
Working with computers… Is very CASUAL but still has a business-like tone.
They bring comfort
They bring comfort to individuals who prefer to work “VIRTUALLY”
Which we call NOW as..
Which we call NOW as.. “Virtual Assistants”
Want to know more about VA’s?
Want to know more about VA’s? Let’s start with the word’s MEANING!
From a dictionary’s definition  of Virtual, it simply means..
From a dictionary’s definition  of Virtual, it simply means.. “not physically existing but made to appear by software".
On the other hand, Assistant means..
On the other hand, Assistant means.. “a person who assists or gives aid or support”.
Basing from it..
Basing from it.. A VA is a person that works by means of a computer but is not physically present..
The International Virtual Assistants Association (IVAA)
The International Virtual Assistants Association (IVAA) describes Virtual Assistant as an..
“independent entrepreneur providing administrative, creative, and/or technical services”.
Working with a client on a contractual basis..
Working with a client on a contractual basis.. also depend on their working relationship or agreement.
They communicate through  the internet by means of..
They communicate through  the internet by means of..
They communicate through internet by means of..
They communicate through internet by means of..
The tasks are being given or submitted through..
Email
Fax
Without the hassles of travelling
Without the hassles of travelling or company expenses.
Stacy Brice
Who is Stacy Brice?
She is the founder of   Virtual Assistant in 1980’s..
It was in the year 1997.. It was in the year 1997..
It was in the year 1997.. When she formally introduced Virtual Assistants to the public.
She also established the Assist University..
She also established the Assist University.. helped by other women who are asking for her assistance.
A Virtual Assistant CANNOT be considered as an employee..
WHY?
Because they are just on a project based..
And NO tax may be asked from this type of job.
There are almost..
There are almost.. 25,000 Virtual Assistants globally.
Growing increasingly faster..
Growing increasingly faster.. because of the many  benefits of the job!
Beneficial to those who are..
Beneficial to those who are.. Physically Handicapped
Beneficial to those who are.. Physically Handicapped Talent to Work Creatively
Beneficial to those who are.. Physically Handicapped Talent to Work Creatively Ability and Skills
That are required by the JOB!
THANK   YOU!
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END http://www.virtualassistant.org/ Official Website: http://virtual-assistantorg.blogspot.com/ Blog: Charleston, SC USA  based Business Process Outsourcing company with offices in the United States and the Philippines. Offering customized Virtual Assistant Services and SEO / SMM strategies."

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