Most entrepreneurs started their business because they want "freedom." Sadly, most have created a job for themselves. Therefore, the idea that entrepreneurs are the only people crazy enough to work 80 ...

Erin Booth is a virtual assistant who coaches others, sells courses, and runs a YouTube channel. She got started after transitioning out of the film industry and now earns six figures a year. Her ...

What a virtual assistant actually does How training can support your confidence Choosing the services you want to offer Understanding client expectations before you ...

As the job market becomes increasingly driven by technology, businesses of all sizes are adopting new strategies to streamline their operations. The concept of virtual assistants (VAs) began with ...

Welcome to "Founder Finances," an Insider series discussing founders' monthly budgets. In this story, a virtual assistant and mentor shares her $5,000 monthly budget. She prioritizes outsourcing tasks ...

Hiring a virtual assistant can take the "work smarter, not harder" philosophy to the next level. Virtual assistants (VAs) have been helpful to entrepreneurs and small-business owners for decades.

Virtual assistants can elevate the customer experience. Here’s a primer on the different virtual assistant types and how they can best assist your customers. Customers today expect more from the ...

There’s no definitive choice when deciding between chatbots and virtual assistants for your customer service strategy. The best option depends on your specific needs. Both chatbots and virtual ...

As small businesses integrate AI-powered virtual assistants, they must ensure security and data privacy and have a clear plan for how and why this technology is being adopted. Nathan Eddy works as an ...

Digital assistants have existed for years; after all, Siri debuted on the iPhone 4S in 2011. But early voice-enabled helpers were initially limited in their functionality, sometimes struggling to ...