Q: What is a virtual office assistant? A: A virtual office assistant is an individual that provides administrative support from a remote location. This is possible due to the the growth of the internet and office productivity software that can create, save, and transmit data. Virtual office assistants work on a contract basis. This eliminates 401(k), tax, health benefit, vacation, sick, liability, office supply, and workers compensation expenses for small business owners. Q: What kind of administrative assistance can a VA provide? A: A virtual office assistant can provide a wide variety services, yet each VA has a specific area of interest or expertise. Some VA's, such as Business Support by Mittie, offer a distinct selection of services from customer service to custom business plans.Q: How is Business Support by Mittie different from other virtual office assistance firms? A: Business Support by Mittie is a very creative virtual assistance firm. We offer several services that small business owners can use everyday, including business plans. We also welcome start-up companies and have Please enable JavaScript to view this page content properly. available just for these kinds of entreprenuers. We strongly believe in enpowering and supporting community development and programs designed for at-risk youth. We also offer 24 hour client services for each and every one of our clients.Q: How much does Business Support by Mittie charge for their services? A: Retainer and service fees depend on the nature of the project, and amount of work involved. Typically a client can expect to spend between $15.00-$25.00 an hour for high quality virtual office assistance. Business plans start at $400.00 and can cost as much as $1,500.00 depending on the nature of the business, and hours of research. Q: How can I request a VA to assist me? A: Please visit our contact us page for more information.