A virtual assistant, or virtual employee, preforms many of the tasks and responsibilities of a traditional office assistant, or employee. The main difference is that a virtual assistant works from a remote location, and is not added to payroll.
So what are some of the elements which set a ‘virtual’ assistant apart from a normal one? Read on to find out…
Where are virtual assistants usually located?
As the “virtual” title implies, all virtual assistants work via telecommuting. A virtual assistant can work from any location in the world, as long as there is a computer and a reliable internet connection, though the majority of VAs are located in the Phillipines
What does a virtual assistant usually cost?
Virtual assistants based overseas in countries such as India, and the Philippines often charge just a few dollars per hour. Virtual assistants working in the United States often charge $40 or more per hour.
Are there a lot of virtual assistants in the world?
There may be as many as 25,000 people working as virtual assistants worldwide. Most work for virtual assistant companies operating overseas, with only a few operating in the United States. 95% of virtual assistants in the U.S. are ‘work-from-home’ VAs, working on their own as independent contractors.
So… how does Longerdays.com fit into the virtual assistance industry?
Longerdays.com is one of the largest providers of All-American virtual assistance. The main difference that sets us apart from ‘work-from-home’ VAs is that Longerdays.com assistants are part of a large team, working from a central office location.
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