Shannon Blanchard started freelancing as a virtual assistant part time after college. She shared how she got started and why she focused on a client niche straightaway. Blanchard built her clientele ...

Of all the questions people ask me about assistants, this one is the most common: “I’m looking to hire an assistant, do you know any?” It may seem like a simple question, but it is rather complicated.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel with a focus on safety and sustainability. The pandemic didn't just make offices virtual. It has also made office ...