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About Us

Our clients know that having someone on their side and familiar with their business, without added overhead and expenses, is where the smart money is. Talk to us at Virtual Works. We will provide you with the total office management and business administrative solutions to fit your needs, your time and your budget to help you grow your brand and reputation.


Leadership


Barb's picBarbara Best has over 20 years of corporate experience in management, accounting and administration at various levels and in diverse capacities. Barbara founded Virtual Works in 2004 after discovering a huge market for outsourced administrative services. Today, she manages a virtual team and their assignments.

Barbara is a Master Virtual Assistant (MVA), Certified Canadian Virtual Assistant (CCVA) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM). She completed the Virtual Assistant Training Program in May, 2004 where she now teaches the spring and fall sessions. She also trained with the Coaching to Excellence program in June 2009.

The commitment and quality in the total office management of Virtual Works has been recognized by Barbara's community. In 2007, Virtual Works was selected as a finalist for the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Professional Services of the Year Award.

Streamlining your workload with our
Total Office Management approach


With well over 40 years of corporate practice and comprehension, our total office management support team is comprised of committed professionals who understand the standards of every industry we work with, and we know how to personalize things to your preferences.

Our level of business support and expertise is what sets us apart from other administrative assistance providers. When you hand us a task, our total office management specialists understand exactly how to get started without asking any of the obvious questions. We are well-trained, professional, and resourceful. You can rely on our experience and judgment.

Every total office management specialist at Virtual Works has an advanced background and over 10 years in executive administration or their area of technical or creative expertise. Our skillful business team consists of project managers, account managers, administrative associates, bookkeepers, and transcribers. We look forward to connecting you with our total office management professionals today.

Our Partners


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Our Expertise

Total Office Management:
  • Bookkeeping services
  • Management level administration
  • Social Media
  • Website Design & Maintenance
  • Connecting everything together 
Associations:

Barbara is involved in many areas:
  • Canadian Virtual Assistant Network
  • Canadian Virtual Assistant Connection
  • The Women's Business Network Ottawa
  • Nepean Chamber of Commerce
  • Advisory Board, Algonquin College Office Administration Program 
  • Co-founder, The Ottawa Virtual Alliance
  • Chief Designer at VA Stuff.com 

Awards:

  • Finalist for the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Professional Services of the Year, 2007
  • Finalist for the Nepean Chamber of Commerce Best Home Based Business of the Year, 2010
  • 2011 WBN Businesswoman of the Year Award Nominee
  • 2011 Nepean Chamber of Commerce Businesswoman of the Year Award Nominee