Assistant's Day Is April 27, 2011 and Though Many Will Be Rewarded For Their Hard Work, A Majority Have Never Met Their Boss In Person

Online, April 27, 2011 (Newswire.com) - At a time when jobs are scarce and technology is more and more prevalent many would-be employees are opting to put all of their efforts into maintaining their own home-based businesses as virtual assistants.

Shauntay Prewitt, a virtual assistant with several clients stated, "as a virtual assistant, I have several clients but I am able to maintain my own schedule. I tailor my work around my busy lifestyle. This flexibility has truly been a gift."

The deeper we delve into being a computer savvy world, the more opportunities there are available for the traditional assistant to work from home. Many times, the day-to-day tasks given to assistants can be done from one location and in-fact, hardly require the presence of a supervisor.

Through technology, many aspects of our lives have been altered. We no longer need to go to the video store or even the grocery store-it can all be done online. This is the same scenario used by many business savvy entrepreneurs as they hire virtual assistants and too work from home without the space to place an employee.

Many also opt to hire virtual assistants as a money saving strategy. Hiring contracted help lets them avoid paying employee tax and other invisible fees, making it easier for them to focus on money making strategies, and less on supervising someone's day-to-day activities in an office.

Just as quick as you can send an email or text and have a conversation on Skype, a virtual assistant is always accessible and ready to work.