Released on = August 10, 2006, 5:10 pm

Press Release Author = Tawnya Sutherland

Industry = Management

Press Release Summary = Partnership program provides marketing access to virtual
assistant industry and increases member benefits.

Press Release Body = Vancouver, British Columbia, August 3, 2006 - Virtual Assistant
Networking (VAN), today's largest online virtual assistant (VA) organization is
pleased to reveal its Premier Partner Program. This program is designed to provide a
variety of tools and resources to the rapidly growing virtual assistant industry
including discounted memberships to VA organizations and reduced pricing on
materials.

VAN continually strives to increase benefits for their 2700+ members while still
maintaining their high professional standards. According to Tawnya Sutherland, VAN
founder, "This program truly is a win-win situation. Not only are VAN members
receiving substantial discounts on the products and services they're most likely to
use, but the affiliates are offered a chance to get in on the ground floor. They
gain exposure through out this large group of virtual professionals and are provided
the opportunity to remain in the spotlight as this industry continues to explode.
VAN has had a 25% increase in membership over the past two months alone and it's
only expected to continue."

VAN's Premier Partners are as diverse as their growing membership. These partners
offer services beneficial to VAs in any stage of their business. For members just
entering the profession VAN has partnered with The University of Virtual Assistants
who provides training of the highest standards for aspiring VAs. These training
programs are also beneficial to established VAs desiring increased credibility or
diversified skill sets. Other VAs may enjoy joining the newest Premier Partner,
Virtual Divas, an organization focused on aiding female virtual professionals in
adopting a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. There really is something for all the
members.

Through the ongoing formation of strategic alliances VAN seeks to include a variety
of affiliates offering everything from software and business supplies to coaching
and travel packages. VAN reviews partner applications from businesses and
organizations that provide a product or service beneficial to virtual assistants or
small business entrepreneurs in general. In addition these partners must also be
willing to offer an exclusive discount to VAN members.

For more information on becoming a Premier Partner of Virtual Assistant Networking
(VAN) you can visit http://www.vanetworking.com/premier.htm to submit your
application. VAs interested in joining to take advantage of these offerings can do
so at http://www.vanetworking.com/


Web Site = http://www.vanetworking.com

Contact Details = Tawnya Sutherland
Suite 253, 34A-2755 Lougheed Highway
Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 5Y9
Phone / Fax (604) 542-9664
tawnya@vanetworking.com