Articles about the Virtual Assistance Industry:

CNN.com: More Firms Use Virtual Assistance

"The Internet has revolutionized many business sectors and has     single-handedly created one―virtual assistance."

WSJ.com: Tech Advances, Cost Cutting Spur Need for 'Home-Sourcing'

"Businesses appreciate the chance to reduce employee benefits, technology and real-estate costs while maintaining staffing flexibility."

Austin Business Journal: Virtual Personal Assistants Can Be a Real Help

"Thanks to a rapidly growing service field known as virtual assisting, you can get nearly all the same services provided by an in-house personal assistant at a fraction of the cost."

BusinessWeek Online: Office Help from Afar

"More business owners are hiring virtual assistants to handle tasks from bookkeeping to buying gifts for Mom."

Denver Business Journal: Virtual Assistants Can Be Online Lifesavers
"Since a VA is a contractor, employers don't have to pay taxes, insurance or any fringe benefits. There's no need for extra office space or equipment. And the employer only pays for 'time on task.'"

Salary.com: Wasted Time at Work Costing Companies Billions

"According to a new survey by America Online and Salary.com, the average worker admits to frittering away 2.09 hours per 8-hour workday, not including lunch and scheduled break-time."