What is a Virtual Assistant?

A virtual assistant (aka virtual support professional ) is an independent entrepreneur providing administrative, creative and/or technical services. Utilizing advanced technological modes of communication and data delivery, a professional virtual assistant assists clients in his/her area of expertise from his/her own office on a contractual basis.

Source: IVAA.org

I’m sure you will run across several definitions of a virtual assistant. I believe the definition above is most consistent with my thoughts of what a virtual assistant is.