A virtual assistant performs administrative tasks like scheduling and handling communications from a remote location. Here's how to become a virtual assistant.

Christina Jane became a virtual assistant as an undergraduate after working part time for Amazon. She continued after moving to Ghana for grad school.

A virtual assistant is generally a contractor who is hired to complete administrative tasks for a small business.

Virtual assistants can offer cost savings, increased flexibility and improved productivity.

Alanna Smith became a virtual assistant after quitting her job as a communications officer. She's earned about $4,000 a month in revenue through her virtual-assistant business Ask Alanna. She ...

Have a passion for helping others and looking for a lucrative business idea? Then you'll want to register for our free webinar to learn how you can start your own virtual assistant business.

When you’re ready to hire, here are a few smart ways to find the right virtual assistant: Referral from someone you know and trust (that’s how Gould found hers).