Virtual assistants are in hot demand — and a very popular work-at-home option, especially for parents. Benefits include: Ready to become a virtual assistant? Here are things you need to know ...

Virtual assistants are a staple of science fiction, a decades-long startup pitch, and to many people, just an obviously good idea. But what does a good virtual assistant do? How does it work?

Three virtual assistants share how they make five figures a month and found their client niche — and how they marketed themselves and built relationships with new clients.

Yohana is one of a growing crew of virtual-assistant apps that combine artificial intelligence and human labor to help parents manage their family lives.