What is a Virtual Assistant?

A Virtual Assistant (VA) is a highly skilled professional who provides administrative support to small businesses and individuals over the Internet.

A VA works from their own office, using their own equipment, completing all the necessary administrative duties for a business to function effectively.

There are many advantages to hiring a VA:

1) they are self employed, therefore you do not need to worry about PAYE, NI, holiday or sickness pay;

2) they are available on a regular or an ad-hoc basis, as well as weekends or in the evenings;

3) there are no costs for accommodation or purchasing of supplies or equipment;

4) work can be sent by post, email, fax or over the telephone; and

5) no worries about training.

Virtual Sophistication is also available to individuals, such as students, who may need a dissertation typing, or any other one-off projects.