Comments on: Business Opportunity: Industry Leader Says Market for Virtual Assistants is Booming

By: tongyun

tongyun — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:44:57 +0000

This is the ultimate win-win scenario for contract employees and companies looking for specialized worker. The worker can select the type of business they want to work for and whether or not the pay is right. The company gets a worker and doesn’t have to worry about things like health insurance, overtime, worker’s comp, etc.

By: tongyun

tongyun — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:40:38 +0000

It’s not surprising that virtual assistant jobs are growing, especially given the state of the United States economy. Companies can hire a contract employee which lowers costs associated with health insurance, overtime, worker’s comp, etc. It’s really a win-win because the contracted employee can select jobs that meet their needs and expertise while the company keeps overhead costs low.

By: jamesb

jamesb — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:38:49 +0000

There certainly are more reasons why virtual assistants are becoming increasingly popular. You do not need to rent an office for them or pay for internet access or phone calls. I have noticed that many American firms are now hiring overseas due to the lower costs of overseas VA.

By: SpoiledAngel

SpoiledAngel — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:31:48 +0000

I am not surprised that even now in 2009 it is still booming. A lot of VA jobs can be hired out on a Independent contractor basis too which saves the company or individual a lot of money on taxes and insurance plus all those other expenses that come with having employees. So, I can definitely see why it is still booming now even in a bad economy with so many others out of work!

By: leighdu

leighdu — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:01:13 +0000

Wonderful article and very true. I have heard that the virtual assistant business is booming, and especially for people, as you have pointed out, that have specialized skills. I’ve bookmarked all the links and will definitely be checking them out.