Many people wish to work from home, and modern technology is making it possible.  Karen Reddick does secretarial skills for Holland Travel but works...

from home in another state. She is a virtual assistant, a self-employed professional that does everything from paying bills to sending flowers for her clients.

Having a phone and the latest technology, virtual assistants are able to do almost any task from across the nation or even world.  Their services are beneficial and cost effective for small companies as there are no payroll taxes or benefits, and no need for office equipment or space.

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