VSS's online training programs educate future to-be virtual business owners on the latest virtual working trends and the how-tos of starting, growing, and managing a successful online business. "Today's technology makes it possible for business owners to sell their products and services to anyone regardless of geography," said Victoria Parham, the company's president and chief technology officer. "The traditional business marketplace of 10-15 years ago doesn't work for today. Companies are outsourcing jobs at every level to include entire departments.

Small business owners, be they independent contractor, free agent, or consultant, need to position themselves to compete effectively, confidently, and successfully in this new and evolving global marketplace. Technologies like high-speed Internet, web conferencing, web-cams, voice-over-Internet protocol, instant messenger, and wi-fi have in many ways leveled the playing field so that business owners can now work from a home office offering quality products and services at truly competitive prices."

Students enrolled in the online training program have access to interactive self-paced courses, web-based seminars, self-help articles, community message boards, downloadable participant eBooks, online resource library, voice-interactive virtual classroom, streaming media videos, frequently asked questions center, 24/7 online support help desk, community events calendar, opportunities job board, quizzes, continuing education units, and online feedback surveys. The most popular feature of the online training program is the one-on-one and peer group mentoring where students are coached by an industry subject matter expert.

Topics covered in the online training include:

- Starting a Virtual Business 101

- Promoting the Virtual Model Concept

- Communicating in the Virtual Environment

- Marketing your Virtual Company

- Introduction to Virtual Assistance 101

To participate in the online Virtual Business Owner's Training Program, students should have current computers with adequate disk and memory capacity and a word processing package that can read text and rich text format documents.

VSSCyberOffice is a forerunner in the virtual support services industry, an advocate of portable careers for trailing spouses and family members. Its web-based Virtual Business Owners Online Training Program, the first Virtual Careers program for Department of Defense ID Cardholders, is available and accessible at military bases around the world. VSSCyberOffice is a military spouse and veteran-owned business support services and entrepreneurial training firm. Tuition for the online training program is being offered at an introductory rate of $199.95. To register, visit http://www.vsscyberoffice.com/vlearning/.