The use of VAs is a recent world-wide trend that is used both professionally and personally. This doesn’t mean that there were no assistants before, but it is due to the addition of the word ‘virtual’. A virtual assistant is someone you hire through the web mainly, such person is supposed to be (compared to the in-house assistant) more skilful, trained and up to date with the latest technology. In addition, you have all options when it comes to the service provided by a VA in terms of the services type, amount and timing.