As small firms and startups rely on virtual offices to cut expenses, and as organizations of all kinds increasingly use the Internet for day-to-day operations, virtual assistants are becoming more vital. The corporation does not have to provide the same services or pay the same taxes because the virtual assistant is an independent contractor.
Because the virtual assistant works both within and outside the organization, there is no need for a second desk or workstation in the main office. The virtual assistant will be responsible for purchasing and providing its computer hardware, software, and high-speed Internet access.