IVAA ANNOUNCES 3rd ANNUAL IVAA VA SUMMIT -- CHICAGO, IL

The International Virtual Assistants Association, IVAA, is pleased to announce its 3rd Annual IVAA VA Summit -- The Virtual Assistants Best Practices Conference, October 20-22, 2004 at the Marriott Chicago Downtown in Chicago, IL.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) July 1, 2004 -- The Summit is an opportunity for all professional Virtual Assistants to come together to learn how to operate their businesses more smoothly, serve their clients more efficiently, and promote the industry itself through their own work as a VA.

The conference will cover topics such as: Marketing and PR; Pricing; Business Identity; Time Management; Education and Credentials; and more! There will be a brown bag lunch with round table discussions each day, as well as evening entertainment and vendor exhibits throughout the conference.

IVAA Members, non-member Virtual Assistants, and those considering a VA career, are invited to attend. For more information regarding the program, speakers and registration information, visit the IVAA Annual VA Summit Website at www.VASummit.org.

The International Virtual Assistants Association (www.ivaa.org) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the professional education and development of members of the Virtual Assistance profession, and to educating the public on the role and function of the Virtual Assistant. The IVAA holds the distinction of being the only organization offering the comprehensive IVAA Certified Virtual Assistant (CVA) exam, recognized internationally as the standard that Virtual Assistants strive to attain. Information is provided to the public so that a qualified Virtual Assistant can be found for projects. IVAA also offers a host of benefits to VAs around the world.

A Virtual Assistant (VA) is an independent entrepreneur providing administrative, creative and/or technical services. Utilizing advanced technological modes of communication and data delivery, a professional VA assists clients in his/her area of expertise from his/her own office on a contractual basis.