An article in The Dallas Morning News – January 15, 2012, edition on page 1J, “A Virtual Way to Assist Employer” by Christine Durst and Michael Haaren of Creator Syndicate answers a reader’s question about opening a home-based business. The reader had 10 years experience as an administrative assistant.
Using the acronym PVA (personal virtual assistant), the writers suggests that executive level personnel typically have a great need for someone to handle many scheduling and personal tasks that executives often have. Further, authors make the point that an independent contractor removes the requirements for payroll taxes and benefits that accrue to an organization’s employees. In addition our organizational culture seems to have removed “girl Fridays” from the workforce. Have you asked someone to pick-up your cleaning or bring you coffee lately?
Beginning in the 1990s, the PVA industry has its origin in countries including India, Philippines, and Australia. However, the field is just beginning in the US.
If you enjoy taking care of details and errands for others, I think that you might consider becoming a PVA.
Please share with readers of this blog your opinion about PVAs.
Thanks.
Glyn
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