Traci Burroughs
A helping hand with a creative mind.
Hi! I’m Traci, and I started my VA business to support small business owners while building a life that puts our biggest asset, time, first. I’m a mom to two amazing littles and a military spouse to my active-duty Air Force husband, which means we get to live, travel, and work in beautiful places around the world. Right now, that’s sunny Spain! This lifestyle gives me the freedom to build my career from anywhere, and I love that it lets me prioritize what matters most: family.
Many business owners share that same priority, but the day-to-day tasks pile up fast, eating into time that could go toward bigger goals. That’s where I come in. Partnering with a VA is one of the smartest moves you can make to scale your business. What would you do with an extra 20 hours a month?
Frequently Asked
Questions
What is a Virtual Assistant?
A virtual assistant is a remote worker who provides administrative, technical, or creative assistance to individuals or businesses. They typically work from their location and communicate with their clients through email, phone, or messaging apps.
Virtual assistants can help with a wide range of tasks, from scheduling appointments and answering emails to managing social media accounts and conducting market research.
What can Virtual Assistants do?
A VA’s tasks depend on their skills and your needs, but common areas include:
- Administrative: email management, scheduling, travel booking, data entry, customer support
- Technical: website maintenance, online store management, social media, market research
- Creative: graphic design, content creation, video editing
- Operational: for property managers and real estate agencies, tasks like transaction coordination, listings management, maintenance coordination, and leasing
Is a Virtual Assistant an employee?
No. VAs typically work as independent contractors, not employees. That means you’re not on the hook for healthcare benefits, vacation pay, or the other perks required for W-2 staff. Those savings really add up, keeping payroll budgets much leaner when you build a team of virtual contractors.
What are the benefits of working with a Virtual Assistant?
Hiring a VA can cut costs by reducing overhead and the expenses that come with a traditional employee. It also boosts your productivity, since delegating frees up your time for core business priorities. Many VAs bring specialized skills to the table too, giving you access to expertise in areas like digital marketing or graphic design without hiring a full-time specialist. And because you can scale support up or down as needs change, VAs offer a flexibility that’s hard to match with in-house staff.