02/05/2026
Let's clear up some confusion! ๐
Virtual assisting is a fairly new industry and because of that, there can be confusion on the difference between them and personal assistants. So let's talk about it!
The first obvious difference is that one is virtual and the other is not. ๐ Everything I do as a VA is entirely remote. No in person meetings. No out and about tasks.
But itโs not always just about virtual vs in-person. Itโs about focus. PA's often focus on their clients daily life (errands, appointments, non-business related support).
VA's are hired on for their specific skills to help with the backend of their client's business (aka I'm working on your website, social media, designing marketing material etc. that solely relates to your business).
Lastly, because PA's work in person, they're more limited on who they can offer services to, location-wise. Whereas VA's provide support across timezones (I have clients across the country and even in Milan, Italy ๐คฉ).
Long story short, VA's support businesses. PA's support personal life tasks.
If your business needs support, letโs talk! ๐