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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Hollywood, FLServices provided
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See all 189 projectsRemote CoWorker is an Administrative Outsourcing company providing Offshore Back Office and Remote Office Support services. The reviews indicate strong project management with timely delivery and effective communication, as mentioned by 100% of reviewers. Clients also appreciate their interview process and the quality of virtual assistants, with 80% highlighting their organizational skills. Overall, feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with no significant areas for improvement identified.
$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Portland, ORServices provided
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See all 45 projectsPrialto is a Business Process Outsourcing company that offers Administrative Support Services and Remote Office Support. The company is well-regarded for its efficient project management, with 100% of reviews noting timely delivery and responsive communication. Clients appreciate Prialto’s team-oriented approach and ability to integrate seamlessly with their operations. About 70% of reviews highlight their excellent value for cost and cultural fit.
$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Armenia, ColombiaServices provided
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See all 7 projectsSharkhelpers is a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company specializing in Offshore Administrative Services and Remote Back Office Solutions. The company's reviews reflect a 100% positive sentiment, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their strong project management and personalized support. Clients commend their adaptability, effective communication, and ability to build high-performing remote teams.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Aubrey, TX
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The Functionary is an IT staff augmentation company. Headquartered in Aubrey, Texas, the firm was launched in 2017. Their services include IT staff augmentation and Call Center Services.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr250 - 999Legazpi City, Philippines
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Pandr Outsourcing, a midsize call center, is in Legazpi City, Philippines. The team specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249
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See all 1 projectsWalstreamz is an undeniable industry that helps clients build income by sowing the seeds of businesses on Amazon and Walmart. Clients around the world earn money from our infrastructure, licensing
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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ValuedHR Business Services, a social media marketing firm, was launched in 2012. The agency provides Social Media Marketing and Staffing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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Greenbucks Accounting Pvt. Ltd. Is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Founded in 2021, their team provides Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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Based in Ahmedabad, India, RPO Arena is a Recruitment Process Outsourcing company. Founded in 2020, the team specializes in Recruitment Process Outsourcing and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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Sara Consultancy, a social media marketing company, is in. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Coral Springs, FL
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EServMD is a midsize Back Office Outsourcing company established in 2010. Their team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Oslo, Norway
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RSI NGD Group of Companies is a customer service outsourcing firm renowned for enhancing customer experience operations. The company received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers praising their commitment to delivering unique, cost-effective solutions that exceeded expectations and increased customer satisfaction. Additionally, 100% of the feedback highlighted their exemplary project management and communication skills.
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Virtueshore Global is a small Back Office Outsourcing company. They focus on Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and were established in 2023.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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Service Store BD is a social media marketing firm. They are located in Netrakona, Bangladesh, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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RealCloud Solutions is a Business Consulting company. The firm is based in West End, Australia. Their team specializes in Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Smart Office Solutions is a Market Research company. The Varna, Bulgaria-based company was launched in 2014. Their services include Market Research and Business Consulting.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Solveline, a SEO company, specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. They were established in 2020.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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RO'I Ops & Beyond, a Digital Strategy company, was founded in 2024. Based in Pogradec, Albania, the team provides Digital Strategy and Business Consulting.
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TrustCallPro is an answering service company. They specialize in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing and were founded in 2025. The company is in Zagreb, Croatia.
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PractiAssist, a call center service, was launched in 2024. Located in NY, Alabama, the team specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Pasig, Philippines
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See all 1 projectsDesigning solutions that TRULY suit your business needs! Yes, you read it right. We are indeed a BPO firm that designs services and solutions that will suit your need instead of the other way
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Delhi, India
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XL Infomatics, a Back Office Outsourcing company, is based in Delhi, India and Upland, California. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mississauga, Canada
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See all 1 projectsRCSPL Canada INC. is an Outsourcing company registered under Canada Business Corporation Act (CBCA). We offer end-to-end technology and outsourcing services serving businesses, SMBs, and enterprises
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ludhiana, India
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TechOrion is a Ludhiana, India-based Digital Strategy company. They offer Digital Strategy and Web Design and were launched in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Guadalajara, Mexico
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Anexa Telecomunicaciones, a Back Office Outsourcing company, was founded in 2011. The company provides Back Office Outsourcing and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Zürich, Switzerland
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Houston & Ko is a Digital Strategy company. They were launched in 2018 and provide Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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TechCospace is an user experience company. Located in Dover, Delaware, the company was launched in 2022. Their services include UX/UI Design and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999New Delhi, India
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Headway Bpo Solutions Pvt Ltd is an Accounting company. Located in New Delhi, India and New York, New York, the team provides Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sofia, Bulgaria
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Established in 2019, ODEON msc - A TTC brand is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. The team offers Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and HR Consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Established in 2022, Grow More Excellence LLC is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Located in St. Petersburg, Florida, the team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Telephone answering service Alaouico provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing. They are based in.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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Bridgers Solution is a call center service based in Tampa, Florida. They specialize in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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PriorityOne BPO is a small call center service launched in 2021. Their services include Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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See all 1 projectsCitadel Coworkers LLP is a dynamic and innovative company specializing in providing virtual workforce solutions to businesses of all sizes. With a focus on leveraging the power of remote talent,
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Socialate LLC is a social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Innovators-dubai is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Launched in 2022, the team provides Back Office Outsourcing.
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Founders Arm is a social media marketing agency. The small San Francisco, California-based team provides Social Media Marketing and Call Center Services. The agency was launched in 2024.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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Founded in 2021, Elevatech Soluions is a social media marketing firm. The agency offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Founded in 2022, R&R Virtual Solutions is an answering service. Based in Tuao, Philippines, the team offers Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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BritCabs, a Business Consulting company, was launched in 2024. The team focuses on Business Consulting and Call Center Services and is headquartered in Addison, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mabitac, Philippines
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Graphic design agency JLR Consultancy was founded in 2020. The firm provides Graphic Design and Web Development.
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Marketing Strategy company Byte Edge is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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Headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming, TASQ is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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Agile Tribe Private Limited is an answering service. Founded in 2023, their team offers Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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Established in 2025, Hiblink Tech is a social media marketing company. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Harare, Zimbabwe
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Virtual Wizards is a custom software development company founded in 2024. The small team specializes in Custom Software Development and Call Center Services.
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VirtualBell Outsourcing is a small Bacoor, Philippines-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Business Consulting.
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Rivco Assistant, a Back Office Outsourcing company, was launched in 2024. The team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing and is headquartered in Corona, California.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Pulsepoint PH, a social media marketing agency, is based in Mandaluyong, Philippines. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Medical Edge Billing is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing, and the company is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Waukesha, WI
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Neway Nexus, a CRM consulting and SI company, is based in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and IT staff augmentation.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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Founded in 2019, 3rd Party Virtual Asisstance is a Business Consulting company. Their team offers Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Surrey, Canada
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Ask Datatech Canada Inc, a Back Office Outsourcing company, offers Back Office Outsourcing. The firm is located in Surrey, Canada.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Portland, OR
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39.6/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Hollywood, FL
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38.9/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Wilmington, DE
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39.4/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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36.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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36.4/40.018/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999San Pablo City, Philippines
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38.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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38.5/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Gilbert, AZ
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38.4/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Doylestown, PA
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35.3/40.017.6/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Newport Beach, CA
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34.9/40.020/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Berkeley, CA
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35.4/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Coimbatore, India
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37.8/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Kyiv, Ukraine
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36.2/40.020/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Amsterdam, Netherlands
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33.2/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Santa Fe, NM
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33.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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35.4/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Miami Beach, FL
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32.9/40.016/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999
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34.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr250 - 999West Hollywood, CA
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10,000+Mandaluyong, Philippines
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32.2/40.015.2/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Orlando, FL
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35.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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35.8/40.018.2/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Sugar Land, TX
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37.9/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999
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31.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999
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34.7/40.017/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Overland Park, KS
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33.8/40.017/20 Reviews8.2/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Sacramento, CA
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31.1/40.020/20 Reviews3.3/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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34.4/40.017.8/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Makati, Philippines
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30.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews6/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
25% Back Office Outsourcing25% Virtual Assistant75% Other
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Virtual Assistant Company FAQs
Looking for a virtual assistant company but not sure where to start? We've put together answers to the most common questions businesses ask when searching for a trusted partner. This FAQ covers what you need to know before hiring a virtual assistant company, from pricing and services to results and red flags.
Clutch features companies delivering remote administrative, marketing, and customer support solutions twice a year based on a proprietary methodology. The top virtual assistant companies for Fall 2025 include:
A virtual assistant (VA) company recruits, trains, and manages remote professionals who handle administrative, operational, or creative tasks for clients. Instead of hiring full-time staff, businesses tap into the VA firm’s talent pool to delegate recurring duties such as email triage, meeting coordination, data entry, or customer support. The provider oversees onboarding, quality control, and performance, so you gain consistent help without the overhead of traditional employees.
Most VA firms group support into service buckets like:
- Administrative support (calendar, travel, transcription)
- Customer service (phone, chat, ticketing)
- Marketing assistance (social media posts, basic design, blog drafting)
- Sales enablement (lead list building, CRM hygiene, follow-up emails)
- Bookkeeping & invoicing
Many agencies let you create hybrid plans, mixing tasks across these categories as your needs evolve.
Clutch pricing data shows monthly retainers ranging from $500–$5,000+. Variables include:
- Scope of work (simple admin vs. specialized skills)
- Hours required (part-time vs. dedicated full-time VA)
- Geography of talent (on-shore vs. offshore)
- Contract length and service-level agreements
On an hourly basis, expect $7–$15 for offshore generalists and $25–$45 for U.S.-based specialists.
Start by defining your recurring tasks and estimated weekly hours, then:
- Review Clutch profiles for matching expertise, verified ratings, and client industries similar to yours.
- Interview shortlisted agencies about onboarding processes, data security, and backup coverage.
- Request a trial period or pilot project to gauge communication style and deliverable quality.
- Compare pricing models. Hourly, bucketed hours, or dedicated staffing to see which aligns with your forecasted workload.
Look out for virtual assistant companies that display any of these possible red flags:
- Vague pricing or long-term lock-in contracts without opt-out clauses
- No references or publicly verifiable client reviews
- Limited data-security protocols or unwillingness to sign NDAs
- High VA-to-manager ratios, indicating potential oversight issues
- Overpromising 24/7 coverage without clarifying staffing shifts
You can use the following sample questions when hiring a virtual assistant provider:
- How do you recruit and vet your assistants?
- Will I work with one dedicated VA or a pooled team?
- What communication channels and project-management tools do you use?
- How do you measure performance and handle under-delivery?
- Can you scale hours up or down quickly?
- What security measures protect my sensitive data?
Partnering with a VA firm frees internal teams from repetitive tasks, reduces payroll costs (no benefits, office space, or equipment), and provides on-demand scalability. Businesses also gain access to a broader talent pool, including multilingual or industry-specific specialists, without lengthy hiring cycles.
An agency supplies managed assistants, backup coverage, and standardized tools. Ideal for businesses needing reliability and compliance. A freelancer offers direct, often cheaper support but lacks built-in redundancy; if they’re sick or leave, tasks halt until you find a replacement.