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Old 26-01-2009, 04:43 PM   #1 (permalink)
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VIRTUAL OFFICE ASSISSTANT AS A CAREER

I have been working as a virtual office assistant for 4 years now. I get my salary debited into my account just like a normal office goer. I do not get any perks, allowances or pensions. I work in the convenience of my home in my own timings. I report every Monday morning with the finished work. I use MSoffice and Excel. I get paid once a month. When I started initially I received instructions and training through emails and I am updated with instructions whenever needed. I have not been able to work for one month in the past 4 years and I did not receive pay for the one month that I did not work for. I have been supported for any queries that I needed to clarify and have got a few days time extension on request when I was not able to finish the job for the week. I spend 1 hour online daily and 1 hour offline on my computer. I have never seen or spoken to my employer. I have not got rich quick or made loads of quick internet cash. Being a VOA is my second job and I plan to continue doing it. Now I have been asked to build a team of VOAs since the work load has increased. With my experience, I will be guiding the VOAs in my team and making sure the work is done in time and as required. If:
· you are above 18 years of age
  • Have internet access for 2 hours a day on weekdays [Mon. to Fri.] OR 10 hours on weekends
  • can read write and understand English
  • are ready to be committed at your job and be sincere
  • would like a serious career as VOA
  • would like a salaried online job

send an email to career@thecrossovers.com with a cc to shiv@thecrossovers.com


OVERVEIW ABOUT VIRTUAL OFFICE ASSISSTANTS

As the role of the internet and its effect on the business community evolves, what once had to be done in a traditional corporate office can now be done in one's home, in satellite offices or while travelling. Virtual Assistants also can provide a wider variety of services than the traditional administrative assistants, often incorporating desktop publishing, web page design, internet research, writing or other specialty skills into their available services. Because of this broad array of services, the virtual assistant is particularly valuable to small business owners, or those desiring personal assistants to help with less traditional tasks. It also allows the virtual assistant to specialize in the areas they find most interesting.
A Growing Trend
Virtual assistants are a rapidly growing trend, driven by a few key factors: the desire of employees to maintain more control over their work styles, demand from businesses to lower costs and improve efficiencies, and the availability of technology that enables both sides to connect.
A virtual employee saves the company considerable costs: no need for office space, no payroll tax or benefits, and no equipment to maintain. And the job can be tailored to the exact needs of the boss. If a business only needs a few hours of administrative work each week that's what they pay for - saving the cost of a full time employee.
As a virtual assistant, you're doing much the same as an office-based admin: handling correspondence, travel arrangements, maintaining the calendar, billing/accounting, research, translation, transcription, paralegal, concierge services and more. You do this as an independent contractor or freelancer. Unlike an office employee, you set your hours, decide the services you want to provide, and choose your clients.
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Old 22-02-2009, 01:30 AM   #2 (permalink)
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A good offer shivcross . Working as a virtual office assistant can earn people additional income. Hope you get more replies to the quoted e-mails.

Steve, http://www.yourcityoffice.com
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Old 23-02-2009, 11:32 AM   #3 (permalink)
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i m interested but shall mail after my exams
I Do all the Ms Office work for our Company ( My dads Company ) and hav good experience in it. I can type out really fast

Wat is the salary and payment structure ?
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As a small business owner, outsourcing work to Virtual Assistants is fast becoming a popular and intelligent decision. The business owner saves enormous amounts of money by cutting the costs of offices and equipment overhead as well as expensive benefits packages. I am also running a small business using this facility by http://www.valleyhq.com/ I am very satisfied and feel like I am able to increase my business now.
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Old 17-06-2009, 10:01 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I am also a small business owner and I have seen what both a human office assistant and a virtual office assistant can do. From my experience a human office assistant can make judgements and choose the best choice in a given situation. A virtual office assistant will only do exactly what you tell it to do. It is nice to be able to talk to a human office assistant, but depending on what you are doing, the virtual office assistant can in some cases be more efficient. It all depends on personal preference if you ask me.
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