Young Female Entrepreneur Launches Right Hand Concepts-An Addition to the Growing Virtual Assistance" Trend

The launch of "virtual assistance" business Right Hand Concepts by entrepreneur Vonetta Booker-Brown reflects part of a growing small business trend. Virtual assistants provide services to businesses from home via email, phone and fax--saving employers money on employee benefits, payroll taxes, equipment, training, etc.

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Young Female Entrepreneur Launches Right Hand Concepts-An Addition to the Growing Virtual Assistance" Trend

BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut-September 28, 2003-When 29-year-old entrepreneur Vonetta Booker-Brown started Right Hand Concepts in August 2003, it wasn't just a way to service clients as a virtual assistant" with the various office, writing and Web design skills she's acquired over the years. It was also another addition to the virtual assistance industry--a rapidly growing field in a job market that's stagnant in other areas.

Were not yet at the point where I can say 'Im a virtual assistant and people automatically know what that means," says Booker-Brown. But once I explain it, they really seem to like the concept. And the industry is growing at such a pace that virtual assistance awareness will soon be everywhere."

And what is the virtual assistance" concept? Via email, phone and/or fax, Booker-Brown and Right Hand Concepts provides various services to small businesses-from word processing and general administrative duties to desktop publishing, newsletter/press release writing and even Web design & maintenance. The arrangement is ideal for small business owners who may not have the space for an in-house assistant, or want a more personalized match than the standard temp agency employee provides.    

Booker-Brown and other virtual assistants work on either a project or retainer basis. As independent contractors, their clients need not bother with employee benefits or payroll taxes--and since its virtual," geography is no longer a factor. For one of Booker-Browns clients, independent Chicago-based television producer and promoter Paula Harris, its a perfect fit. Vonetta is great-with her, I can concentrate on running my business without getting overwhelmed by additional administrative tasks." Her services for Harris include Web design, press releases, travel arrangements and mailings.        

Although many eyebrows may still rise at the term virtual assistant" right now, that may soon be a thing of the past. With large corporations continuing to downsize in the current economy, the trend is shifting toward small office/home-based businesses (often called SOHOs"). As they grow, owners begin to find they need to outsource their administrative duties to keep their businesses running smoothly. And thats where virtual assistants like Booker-Brown step in.        

For Booker-Brown, the start of Right Hand Concepts was...well, virtually" an answer to her prayers. With eight years of combined experience as an administrative assistant, journalist/freelance writer and Web designer, she was hard-pressed to find a career fulfilling enough to allow her to combine all of her skills. I didnt want to put one thing on the back burner over another-Ive worked hard to develop my skills!" she laughs. Being a VA was the perfect opportunity for me to utilize that and be my own boss. Its a great feeling!"    

For additional information, you can visit Right Hand Concepts online at (www.righthandconcepts.com).