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I began my virtual assistant business in the summer of 2001. My have things changed since then. I remember telling people what I did and receiving a confused expression on their faces. I spent a lot of time explaining what a virtual assistant was. 

Fast forward to today and I believe that just about everyone knows what a virtual assistant is and what we do. The industry has also grown tremendously with new virtual assistants. You probably don’t have to explain what you do, but you now more than likely encounter many people who already have a virtual assistant. 

Some of the things that have changed are service offerings. Back then, you could pretty much offer general administrative services. Nowadays, you have to be pretty tech savvy in order to stay competitive. Clients are seeking virtual assistants who can help them manage their businesses and assist them with the latest online marketing tools. 

I believe that the virtual assistant industry is definitely here to stay and will continue to evolve in the coming years.