2006 Survey of Virtual Professionals Announced

Virtual design firm announces 2nd survey on virtual professionals. The survey assesses the rapidly expanding business trend of virtual professionalism, including telecommuters and remote workers. The survey covers three areas: demographics, benefits and hazards, and current technology in the virtual business world.

Albany, NY (PRWEB) January 10, 2006 -- In 2003, Eileen Parzek, a freelance writer and owner of SOHO It Goes! Business Design Studio, developed a detailed survey of the virtual professional trend, the results of which were widely circulated online. Parzek has announced a new survey which will again take the pulse of this work-lifestyle, and contrast the results from 2003. Available at http://www.sohoitgoes.com/vpreport/survey.html, the survey will be online until March 15, 2006. Results will be published later in the year.

A virtual professional is defined as someone who uses technology to conduct business, located remotely from their clientele or employer. The original first-of-its-kind report was a snapshot of entrepreneurs and small business owners who work virtually. The current survey is now open to telecommuting employees and remote workers, in order to provide a wider view of the global trend. The survey relies on a combination of demographical questions and open questions to gather quotes and wisdom from virtual professionals. The report covers three areas: demographics, benefits and hazards, and current technology in the virtual business world.

"The response to the original survey and results was incredible" says Parzek, "so it made sense to wait a few years, do it again and see what has changed. I hope that this will encourage others to consider working this way, even educate businesses about marketing products and services to virtual professionals.”

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