Virtual Assistants featured on the Today Show

July 12, 2009

A few months ago, the Today Show ran a piece on virtual assistants.    Obviously, as a business owner that offers online administrative and executive assistance, I am excited to see informed and positive coverage of the rising industry in the media!

So many people outside the industry are unfamiliar with what a virtual assistant can do for their business.  I often relate to others that Edge VA offers online secretarial services and virtual executive assistance for small businesses, but those that are completely new to the term may still not quite understand.

It will take time for some business owners to see the worth in offsite support over in-house staff and the myriad of functions a VA can serve.  Viewing VAs as professionals and business owners, and not employees, can also be a stumbling stone.

A new way to work from home

Take a look at the video from the Today Show, and if you have questions or would like to learn more about how a virtual assistant can help you or your business, take a look at the Small Business Support Services that are offered by Edge VA, or Contact Me to discuss your business support needs.

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Posted by Crystal Coleman | Filed Under Virtual Assistance 

Comments

• Anonymous
  Thanks for taking to time to comment!
  
  In fact, most virtual assistants have formal training (Degrees) and corporate experience prior to starting out in the VA world. Most VA's that I know chose to leave the corporate world after many years of working in an administrative capacity to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.
  
  A virtual assistant must not only be able to run and manage their own business effectively, but be able to offer high quality and desirable services to his her target sector.
  
  I think there is a definite misunderstanding that virtual assistants are similar to "at home typists" or unskilled at home workers. While many VAs do offer transcription services, there is more to the industry than being a stereotypical "work at home" job.
• Johnson Wang
  While the idea and conception of a virtual assistant may sound all well and good in theory, it would be difficult to replace a well-experienced assistant who has gone through formal Administration Assistant training - I just don't see it happening anytime in the near future.
• Zoran
  I have already seen it somethere...
• epva
  100% agree to that. Virtual Assistants is in demand for today especially when economic crisis arises. Hiring a virtual assistants or va's is a huge help for they will met your expectations, can provide and work any tasks assigned.
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