Published by editor on 23 May 2008 at 08:05 am
Virtual Assistance
With the onset of technology in communications – instant messaging, video conferencing – a new career is now available for people around the world: virtual assistance. Companies in different countries have been outsourcing services from agencies and other specialized companies to cut down on hiring, training and other costs. Entrepreneurs and other businesses are taking advantage of the services of virtual assistants. Services include writing, editing and other administrative services, transcription, desktop publishing such as business card and logo design, website design, financial services like payroll and accounting, customer support, sales, marketing, advertising and human resource services such as applicant screening, recruiting, interviewing and job announcements.