The results are in! We recently conducted the first-ever Australia wide survey of the virtual assistant industry here and the report on the findings is available now for those interested.
The survey was conducted by The Australian Chapter of the Alliance for Virtual Businesses (A4VB.com.au) of which I'm chair, and the results consist of statistical data ranging from best practices, operations, marketing and processes used in running a successful, professional VA business. Survey participants included individuals transitioning from administrative, executive assistant and corporate office manager positions to seasoned, Internet-savvy entrepreneurs providing administrative, marketing, secretarial and web-based services from their home offices
Survey results provide a national benchmark for practicing and future professional VAs. It documents industry demographics, marketing, technology, compensation, and prospective niche categories, as well as a thorough snapshot of services offered by industry professionals.
These results will also provide valuable information for businesses in need of virtual administrative assistance to use as a guideline as to how a VA can best assist them in and with their business. In addition, the results provide statistical data that can be used by government agencies, insurance companies, and other industries showing virtual assistance as a viable alternative to traditional employment.
The report is available now from the
Chapter website.
Cheers
Lyn Prowse-Bishop
First Comprehensive Survey of VA Industry - Results Released 
