Virtual assistants demand none of these resources. As remote workers, they provide their own equipment, with task management software being the only resource the firm typically needs to supply.

A virtual assistant for financial advisors typically has extensive knowledge of the financial services industry. They may even hold financial certifications or other professional designations.

A virtual assistant is a self-employed administrative or personal assistant who works remotely (usually at home) for various clients. When most people hear “virtual assistant,” they assume it ...

Alanna Smith became a virtual assistant after quitting her job as a communications officer. She's earned about $4,000 a month in revenue through her virtual-assistant business Ask Alanna.

Rebecca Newenham, 50, didn't want to return to the corporate world and became a virtual assistant. She expanded and now has 50 virtual assistants in Britain and Spain.

Employers that use virtual assistants don’t have to worry about office space, equipment or benefits, and can hire VAs on a per-hour or per-project basis as needed. In the realm of startups, the ...

Gatebox AI Features The new Gatebox virtual assistant also comes in a cylindrical box, but in contrast to Alexa, it's also projected in hologram form, allowing users to visually communicate with it.

Guest post written by Ilya Gelfenbeyn Ilya Gelfenbeyn is the co-founder and CEO of Speaktoit, which develops natural language virtual assistants for Android, iOS and Windows Phone. Ilya Gelfenbeyn ...

Facebook's M is a new virtual assistant that's part of Messenger. Part artificial intelligence and part human, M aims to be the best virtual assistant on the market.

Epic’s virtual assistant will also remind patients they’re due for a physical or new tests, based on existing conditions.