Virtual Assistant/Consultant

Does anyone do this type of work or know of anyone who does and, if so, what do you know/can you tell me about it?

A Virtual Assistant can be hired for contractual work from any place in the world because he/she is connected to you through the net. This kind of work offers great opportunity to those who want to freelance and/or work from home. the best way to do sis to build your own web page and advertise your services and hourly rates for providing information to potential employers.

Have you tried odesk?