As part of Global Virtual Assistants Week, 16-22 May 2011, virtual assistants across the UK are joining together in the spirit of collaboration not competition to raise awareness, share stories and help one another in their businesses.
Virtual Assistants (VAs) tend to be experienced PAs or executive assistants who enjoy juggling multiple tasks and working with a wide variety of clients. 93% of the industry is female, as it allows them to combine other commitments alongside their work. Significantly, nearly 70% of their work comes from repeat clients who work on an ongoing basis with their VA. However, they can also meet the “top-up” needs of larger companies when staff crises occur and the demands of confidentiality rule out a temping agency.
VA organisations involved in Global VA Week include the Alliance for Virtual Businesses, the Online International Virtual Assistants Convention (OIVAC), the VA Coaching and Training Company (VACT), UK Virtual Assistants Celebration, and the Society of Virtual Assistants (SVA).
