Frequently Asked Questions

VAs are personal assistants.

Yes and no. Some virtual assistants
work as personal assistants. They book flights, set appointments, and do other various
tasks for their clients. However, not all VAs do this type of work. Amazon virtual
assistants, for example, help clients with the tasks involved in running an Amazon store.

VAs should be jacks-of-all-trades (or janes-of-all-trades).

Most general VAs are multi-skilled, but many of them do specialize in one particular niche or
skill. When you’re starting out, it’s good to learn multiple skills, but as you professionally
mature, you need to determine where you’re good at and offer a service that is tailor-fitted
to the needs of your prospective clients.

VAs own their time.

While VAs do enjoy flexible schedules, they don’t “own” their time. They have to make sure that they complete their daily tasks, meet deadlines, and talk to their clients every once in a while. Oftentimes, the amount of time they spend working from home is just about the same as the time they would spend if they worked in an office. The only difference is they can choose when to do their tasks.