AVA Ireland - Association of Virtual Assistants of Ireland

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About AVA Ireland

Hello and welcome to the new AVA website! The Association of Virtual Assistants of Ireland (AVA) was founded to promote the Virtual Assistant (VA) industry within Ireland. The Virtual Assistant is a relatively new recent concept in Ireland and we currently have a small member base of which we hope to expand. Although no conclusive Irish research has been conducted on this industry, current market trends indicate that this is a rapidly expanding sector. Our website is intended for businesses or individuals who require a professional Virtual Assistant who is skilled in the administrative or multimedia service that they require. All AVA members are highly experienced office & IT professionals. A high standard of work and client confidentiality are priorities at all times. If you are a business or individual who requires the services of a VA, submit your Request for Proposal (RFP) to AVA Ireland. RFP’s are circulated to all AVA members for consideration.
What is a Virtual Assistant (VA)?
A virtual assistant is an individual entrepreneur who provides business services, typically administrative, technical or multimedia to other businesses through the medium of the Internet. The business is conducted in a virtual environment through the Internet, phone, email, messaging, etc. A VA usually works from home, is self-employed and provides all the office equipment needed. Projects are outsourced by companies or individuals to a VA, usually via e-mail. When completed, the project is sent back to the client. For a broader explanation of what a VA is, click here. The benefits to the client are many, of which are outlined below.
What are the benefits of using this service?
• As a client, you pay only for the number of hours that your VA has taken to complete your project. • No office equipment is needed as your VA will be working from his or her own premises. • You will not have to spend time calculating PAYE or PRSI. • The employer will not have to arrange cover for holidays or sick leave. • No extra staff to organise and train when short-staffed. • As VA's are self employed, the headache of employment legislation ..is now non-existent!
What AVA Ireland do
• .Develop and promote the Virtual Assistant industry on the island of Ireland. • Build a network of support for established VA’s. • Promote AVA members services to potential clients. • Recruit new members. • Promote high standards within the VA industry.
What AVA Ireland don't do
• AVA is not an employment or recruitment agency. Please do not forward CV’s to us or email us regarding ..employment. • Offer dedicated webhosting or design services to emerging VA’s. • Support emerging VA businesses. If you are interested in becoming a VA, please read the information ..contained here: Virtual Assistant Advice. In addition, the links page contains all the information and resources ..you will need to establish a Virtual Assistant business.
Conclusion

The clever entrepreneur or Company Director who is forward thinking and has a modern attitude to business will reap huge financial gains from this brilliant new concept! Anyone can use the services provided by AVA Ireland members and it is especially ideal for businesses who don't need a full-time or in-house employee or for those who would just like a one-off project completed.

Whether you are a Client or a Virtual Assistant, we trust you will find the content of this site useful and informative. If you have any queries or feedback regarding any aspect of this service please contact us.

About AVA Ireland