The Services under Virtual Assistance could be simple tasks such as:

• Manage contact lists and customer spreadsheets
• Maintain calendar and fix meetings
• Keep records and handle communications (Phone, email, etc.)
• Make travel arrangements
• Handle billing and accounting
• Prepare and send out e-mail or newsletters
• Prepare, collate and ship proposals and meeting materials
• Send out requested information to customers
• Handle client inquiries by phone or e-mail

This type of work is usually paid on per hour basis. Entrepreneurs or Businesses commit to a monthly retainer or each hour a day like 1, 2, 4, or 8 hours a day.

By specializing in services they offer or the businesses they support, Virtual Assistance can demand a higher fee of up to 30-75$ an hour.

Specialized expertise such as:

• Market research
• Specialized Internet research
• Industry knowledge in technology, financial services, law or health care
• Development and maintenance of Web sites