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Virtual Assistants
With advanced technology today it is possible to provide administrative duties to anyone around the world. One of the fastest growing home based businesses is the Virtual Assistant. The virtual assistant replaces an in house administrative assistant or secretary, small and large businesses alike are now outsourcing their administrative duties. To be a virtual assistant you must have the appropriate office equipment and up to date office software like Microsoft Office 2003 or 2007. Virtual Assistance is a fairly new administrative profession. The professionals are called Virtual Assistants, or VAs. VAs are micro business owners who provide administrative and personal support while working in long-term collaborative relationships with only a handful of terrific clients. Using phone, fax and email, VAs support their clients without having to ever step foot inside the clients' offices. You set your own work hours according to your clients needs, and hours could vary from a few hours a week up to 8 hours per day. The hourly rate for a VA depends on the type of duties they are required to perform but generally range from $8 to $15 per hour. Instead of going out searching for VA jobs there are companies who charge a nominal fee for connecting you with companies/individuals looking for VA's. Before accepting a position be sure to be clear on your duties and expectations for compensation.