Released on: April 5, 2008, 10:27 am

Press Release Author: Sharon Williams/Online Virtual Assitants Convention

Industry: Internet & Online

Press Release Summary: IVAD acknowledges the importance of the industry's
contributions to the stability and growth of the small business community as well as
showcases the accomplishments of trailblazing industry leaders who best exemplify
our creed: Dedication, Experience, Expertise and Determination to Succeed (DEEDS),
says Alliance for Virtual Businesses founder Sharon Williams."

Press Release Body: BALTIMORE, MD - Alliance for Virtual Businesses (A4VB), a
collaborative teaming of virtual professionals and virtual assistant organizations
dedicated to educating the global business community about the virtual assistance
industry, announces that May 16, 2008 is International Virtual Assistants Day
(IVAD).

On this day, industry leaders recognize VAs who are talking the talk and walking the
walk. Client testimonials will be shared and attendees will have the opportunity to
participate in intra-industry camaraderie, nurturing and networking that is
synonymous with being a VA.

IVAD acknowledges the importance of the industry's contributions to the stability
and growth of the small business community as well as showcases the accomplishments
of trailblazing industry leaders who best exemplify our creed: Dedication,
Experience, Expertise and Determination to Succeed (DEEDS), says Alliance for
Virtual Businesses founder Sharon Williams."
Officially registered with Chases Calendar of Events, the recognized authority of
special days, weeks and months, IVAD will be held annually on the third Friday of
May. The third annual celebration of IVAD coincides with a three-day assembly
sponsored by the Online International Virtual Assistants Convention (OIVAC) running
from Thursday, May 15 thru Saturday, May 18, 2008.
Virtual Assistants or VAs are independent entrepreneurs who work remotely and use
the latest technology to deliver professional administrative, creative, managerial,
technical, business back-office and/or personal support services to busy clients.

The Thomas Leonard Virtual Assistant of Distinction and Janet Jordan Achievement
awards will be awarded to Virtual Assistants selected from names submitted by
members of the VA community.

About Alliance for Virtual Businesses

Established in June 2003 the Alliance for Virtual BusinessesT is a
volunteer-directed organization, whose primary mission is to promote the growth of
free enterprise between virtual assistants, entrepreneurs, small businesses,
corporations, associations and other business entities. At the web site
client-related case studies, industry-related demographics, interviews, media kits,
PowerPoint presentations, and a wealth of other types of information are available
to facilitate learning about this industry. For more information, contact Sharon
Williams by e-mail at info @ allianceforvirtualbiz.com or visit the website at
www.allianceforvirtualbiz.com.

About Online International Virtual Assistants Convention

OIVAC is an international convention of Virtual Assistants providing learning,
training, networking and information-sharing experience conducive to the hectic
schedules of work-at-home and virtual entrepreneurs. For more information contact
info @ oivac.com or visit the website at www.oivac.com.


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Contact Details: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sharon Williams
Tel: (410) 521-7001
Fax : (410) 521-9742
E-mail: info@oivac.com