Most virtual assistants are very experienced former office workers who for some reason or another left the business world to work from home.
They do many of the same tasks that an in-person assistant does.
Virtual assistants can be helpful to busy moms, small business owners, traveling executives, internet and home based businesses, independent contractors and seasonal workers.
If you work from home, travel, or have limited space for a personal assistant a virtual assistant could be beneficial.
If you find yourself stuck on paperwork that takes time away from your daily activities a virtual assistant could be beneficial.