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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Portland, ORServices provided
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See all 43 projectsPrialto is a Business Process Outsourcing company specializing in Administrative Support Services and Remote Office Support. Clients praise their ability to improve efficiency, with 88% of reviews highlighting time savings and improved organization. The company is commended for responsive communication and a supportive team structure, though some suggest industry-specific improvements. Overall, Prialto is a reliable choice for administrative outsourcing needs.
$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Hollywood, FLServices provided
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See all 166 projectsRemote CoWorker offers Remote Office Support and Back Office Services, specializing in Business Process Outsourcing with a focus on administrative support. Reviews indicate exemplary project management and timeliness, with 100% of feedback highlighting effective communication and professional service. Clients appreciate the skill and efficiency of their virtual assistants, with no negative feedback reported across reviews.
$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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Razor InfoTech is a social media marketing agency. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Web Development and are headquartered in Noida, India.
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Peak Altitude is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Established in 2020, their team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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Founded in 2007, Group NB is a midsize Ottawa, Canada-based Back Office Outsourcing company. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Plano, TX
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Launched in 2019, MIU Medical Billing is a social media marketing firm. The agency specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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In Mumbai, India, The Allied Outsourcing is a Back Office Outsourcing and Litigation Support Services company. Founded in 2022, the team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Litigation Support
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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7 Virtual Assistant Services is a Market Research company founded in 2016. The team specializes in Market Research and Business Consulting and is located in Brooklyn, New York.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Olathe, KS
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ECS Virtual Support is a call center. The firm is located in Olathe, Kansas. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Dumaguete, Philippines
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Sophi Outsourcing is a call center. The team focuses on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing and is based in Dumaguete, Philippines and Cebu City, Philippines.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Makati, Philippines
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Phoenix Virtual Solutions is a Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing.
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Doshi Outsourcing is a Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Launched in 1999, the team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Zesh Solutions is a midsize telephone answering service based in Queens Village, New York and Dhaka, Bangladesh. The team offers Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Brisbane City, Australia
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Affordable Staff is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Established in 2009, the agency provides Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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DigitalNexxt Services is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their team is located in Lahore, Pakistan. The firm focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Sales Outsourcing.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Melville, NY
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Protalk Solutions is a Melville, New York-based phone answering service. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Nylux Ascend, a call center company, is based in harare, Zimbabwe. They focus on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing and were launched in 2025.
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VirtualousPRO, a Back Office Outsourcing company, was launched in 2015. The team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Market Research and is in Guwahati, India.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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Proto IT Consultants is a CRM consulting and SI company. They are headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming and Islamabad, Pakistan. Their team provides CRM consulting and SI and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Surat, India
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See all 1 projectsVotiko offers social media management, marketing, content creation, design, and research services. Reviews emphasize their effective communication, result-oriented approach, and ability to significantly increase sales and social media engagement. Clients commend Votiko's responsiveness and the value they provide, noting positive outcomes within a few months despite initial adjustment periods.
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Unify Dropshipping is an Email Marketing company established in 1999. The agency specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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The Virtual Link is an Allen, Texas-based Back Office Outsourcing company. The team provides Back Office Outsourcing and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Cairo, Egypt
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Contalents is a Back Office Outsourcing company founded in 2019. The midsize team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Recruitment Process Outsourcing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Founded in 2020, Tech Yantra Solutions Pvt Ltd is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Data Annotation Services.
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Patils Infotech Services, a Back Office Outsourcing company, was founded in 2020. The small team provides Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Chakdaha, India
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See all 1 projectsW2-Data offers lead generation and email marketing services. The overall feedback is highly positive, with clients praising their ability to deliver valuable solutions and boost business outcomes. The company is noted for its excellent communication, responsiveness, and innovative, cost-effective approaches to complex problems.
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Springbord, a Data Annotation Services company, is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Launched in 2016, the team provides Data Annotation Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Telephone answering service Upsell Technologies is based in Toshima City, Japan and Cebu City, Philippines. The team offers Call Center Services and Sales Outsourcing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Ocean Clicks Outsourcing Pvt Ltd, a small telephone answering service, is in Ahmedabad, India and Miami, Florida. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Remoffer is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their small team is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and Bucaramanga, Colombia. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Business Consulting.
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TasksACE is a Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing company launched in 2021. The company specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing, and is small.
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Founded in 2022, Arise Virtual Staff is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The firm provides Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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Back Office Outsourcing company Buzzy Work Pro was launched in 2025. The small team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Pay Per Click.
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OFFSHORES SUPPORT is a call center and Back Office Outsourcing company. Their team is headquartered in ঢাকা, Bangladesh and focuses on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Go Hire Virtual is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Launched in 2021, the team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Marketing Strategy.
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SellsData is a Sales Outsourcing company. They focus on Sales Outsourcing and Back Office Outsourcing and were launched in 2018.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Broadmeadows, Australia
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Cross Angle is a midsize graphic design company founded in 2008. Their team offers Graphic Design and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Ignited Virtual Outsourcing Services Corp, a midsize answering service company, is headquartered in Iriga City, Philippines. The team specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Proowrx LLP is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Launched in 2020, their team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting.
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Launched in 2018, BPOLABS, a midsize call center company, is based in Barranquilla, Colombia. Their team provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Muntinlupa, Philippines
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Strategic Networks Inc. Is a midsize IT managed services company. Established in 2001, the team provides IT managed services and IT staff augmentation.
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See all 1 projectsPAN Partners Japan helps international companies expand into Japan quickly and efficiently. We specialize in Japan Market Entry, offering end-to-end support from company formation and compliance to
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Established in 2019, Dsyncro, a small SEO services firm, is headquartered in jhenaidah, Bangladesh. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Located in Hyderabad, India, Consultixs is a small application development firm. Their services include Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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Global Virtual Support is a call center company. They were established in 2018 and specialize in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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CapitalMed Solutions is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The agency is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Business Consulting.
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InteliKinect is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services, and the company is based in San Diego, California.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10,000+Gardena, CA
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Established in 1966, transcosmos is a Customer Service Outsourcing company. Their team provides Customer Service Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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A Telecommunication is a call center service established in 2018. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Bizee.co is a Cambridge, England-based Back Office Outsourcing company. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Hartford, England
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Pink Spaghetti PA Services, a Back Office Outsourcing company, was established in 2009. They provides Back Office Outsourcing and Direct Marketing.
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Branding company Gorila Ad was established in 2020. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing and is in Barisal, Bangladesh.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Portland, OR
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39.9/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 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 / hr250 - 999Kyiv, Ukraine
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38.1/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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36.8/40.018.4/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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36.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 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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$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 / hr1,000 - 9,999Gilbert, AZ
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39.2/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Lexington, KY
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36.7/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Hatboro, PA
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35.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Berkeley, CA
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36/40.018/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 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 / hr250 - 999Amsterdam, Netherlands
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33.6/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Coimbatore, India
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36.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Santa Fe, NM
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33.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Auckland, New Zealand
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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Orlando, FL
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36.1/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Istanbul, Türkiye
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36.1/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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36/40.018.4/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Overland Park, KS
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34.6/40.017.8/20 Reviews8.2/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Sugar Land, TX
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38.1/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999
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31.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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34.8/40.018.2/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Indianapolis, IN
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33.1/40.019/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999
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34.3/40.016.6/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Back Office Outsourcing100% Virtual Assistant90% 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.