This article is more than 6 years old. Two of the most influential tech innovations that rocketed into our daily lives in the last several years are virtual digital assistants and online chatbots.

A virtual assistant is generally a contractor who is hired to complete administrative tasks for a small business. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...

When hiring a virtual assistant from another country, consider their cultural knowledge as well. Do they have a good understanding of your culture and business practices? Do they understand the ...