Virtuasis, LLC Celebrates its Fourth Year in Business

A virtual assistance industry leader celebrates its fourth-year anniversary.

WASHINGTON, DC - January 14, 2003 - In one the most competitive new industries in the world, Virtuasis, the established leader in the virtual assistance and lifestyle management industries, is celebrating its fourth year in business.

This is a major milestone for us," says Allison Grayson, President and CEO. Many try to do business in this industry and fail. I usually give it one year. If you make it past the first year, then its all downhill from then on. The fact that weve been here for four, is proof that we have well established ourselves within the industry and we're providing a service that is truly indispensable to our clientele."

With main offices in Washington, DC and New York, as well as offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, and overseas, Virtuasis, LLC provides professional virtual assistance, lifestyle management, and outsourcing solutions to a diverse clientele worldwide. Virtuasis, LLC maintains a growing network of up to 300 virtual assistants, independent contractors, freelance professionals and other service providers, ready to assist clients with their short and long-term assistance needs. Through collaboration by email, telephone, fax, instant messaging, online collaboration tools and the Virtual Office," clients and virtual assistants can communicate projects and work in real-time.

Virtual assistance encompasses a broad range of outsourced business services, including administrative office support and secretarial services, executive assistance, concierge services, information services, data processing, association management, bookkeeping, website and graphic design, editorial services, event planning, public relations, marketing, consulting services and staffing, handled off-site; in the service providers own offices. Primarily the choice of solopreneurs and small businesses that may not have the resources to hire employees, many companies and multinational corporations are turning to virtual outsourcing solutions in the face of todays economy and business climate. Because of the low overhead costs, virtual assistants are able to offer a more competitive, needs-oriented package than a staffing agency or traditional outsourcing firm. Because virtual assistants are independent contractors who work off-site, there is no additional working space needed, no taxes to pay, and no benefits to provide. Virtual Assistants (VAs") maximize efficiency and productivity while dramatically reducing costs and improving the bottom line.

Virtuasis, LLC's operations are divided into three divisions: Small Business, Lifestyle Management, and Outsourcing Solutions. The Small Business and Lifestyle Management divisions operate out of the Washington, DC and New York City offices and offer clients personal, one-on-one virtual assistance, business support, and lifestyle management (concierge and personal assistance) services with a boutique approach. The Outsourcing Solutions division operates out of the satellite offices in cities nationwide, and provides companies with full-scale outsourced support solutions including administrative support and virtual staffing; as well as such specialized services as public relations, marketing, and consulting to the entire client base.

Under the expert leadership of Allison Grayson, who serves as President, CEO, and Senior Project Manager, Virtuasis has grown from the small sole proprietorship of A. Grayson, VA to a limited liability company poised to service a corporate clientele. Recent investments have resulted in additional service offerings, an expanded network of VAs and service providers, and enhanced Client-Service Provider communications technology.

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