When you work as a virtual assistant, you can work as a W2 employee ... It also gives you a place to showcase samples, and list your services and testimonials, and it makes you look more professional.

Working with a virtual assistant should be your go to if you own a business. Several activities are available that you cannot ...

This is an as-told-to story with Rebecca Morassutti, a virtual assistant. Morassutti’s income has been verified by Business Insider. The following has been edited for clarity and length.

It's been edited for length and clarity. After "falling" into becoming a virtual assistant 10 years ago, I did the job for years juggling admin, tech, and creative tasks for clients worldwide.