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

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

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

Virtual assistants are in hot demand — and a very popular work-at-home option, especially for parents. Benefits include: Ready to become a virtual assistant? Here are things you need to know ...

I make $175,000 as a virtual assistant who specializes in automation. Here's how I created my own niche.

If you are thinking deploying virtual assistants for customer care, here's how to build a frictionless experience for users.

Upwork isn’t limited to virtual assistants and you can find freelancers in many fields. Fiverr similarly has freelancers for hire and is a good place to advertise for and find a virtual assistant.

That said, certain systems and strategies made everything run more smoothly. Here are some tips for working effectively with your own virtual assistant. Make Communication a Priority.

Virtual assistants like Siri, Cortana and Google Now have become a fixture in many people’s daily lives, helping them get driving directions, find phone numbers and search the Web using their ...

Yohana is one of a growing crew of virtual-assistant apps that combine artificial intelligence and human labor to help parents manage their family lives.