A virtual assistant is a remote professional who provides administrative, creative, or technical support to individuals, entrepreneurs, small businesses, or large corporations. A virtual assistant can be hired on a part-time or full-time basis, and the services offered can be customized to meet the client's specific needs.The services provided by a virtual assistant can include managing email correspondence, scheduling appointments, conducting research, managing social media accounts, handling bookkeeping tasks, data entry, customer service, and many more. Virtual assistants are highly skilled in their respective areas of expertise, and they use various tools and software to deliver their services efficiently.