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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Beachwood, OH
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Manifest Technology Solutions, a Back Office Outsourcing company, is located in Beachwood, Ohio. They specialize in Back Office Outsourcing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Panabo, Philippines
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ITalkcallcenter, an Email Marketing company, was established in 2023. They specializes in Email Marketing and Call Center Services.
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Officepros is a telephone answering service located in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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ACTIV8 ASIA, a social media marketing firm, offer Social Media Marketing and Call Center Services. They were founded in 2022.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Pasig, Philippines
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Business Consulting company CS Proz Inc. Provides Business Consulting and Call Center Services. They were launched in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dublin, Ireland
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Azon Recruitment Group, a small Accounting company, is in Dublin, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland. The team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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Established in 2011, Lexvia Inc. Is a midsize Back Office Outsourcing company. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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Answering service Flexi-Hub is located in Dublin 8, Ireland. They specialize in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing and were founded in 2023.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Makati, Philippines
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Back Office Outsourcing company Syracuse Virtual Assistance Services, Inc. Is based in Makati, Philippines. The team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Back Office Outsourcing company Soft Stallions Inc was established in 2022. The small team provides Back Office Outsourcing and Advertising.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249
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See all 1 projectsAmazon Experts is a renowned Amazon Consultation company in the USA known for providing robust Amazon eCommerce solutions to skyrocket the revenues for brands.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Karachi, Pakistan
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SNJ Global Services, a Back Office Outsourcing company, focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services. The company is in Karachi, Pakistan and Karachi, Pakistan.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Tunis, Tunisia
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Quantumcall is a Market Research company. The team provides Market Research and Call Center Services, and the firm is in Tunis, Tunisia.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Sheridan, WY
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Founded in 2020, SimpleAssist is a midsize Back Office Outsourcing company. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Calapan, Philippines
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ConsBeez Call Center Services is a phone answering service. The Calapan, Philippines-based firm was established in 2023. Their team offers Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Cebu City, Philippines
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Philmore Virtual Support Services Inc is a Cebu City, Philippines-based call center. They offer Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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ConnectraBPO is a call center service. In Tashkent, Uzbekistan, the agency was established in 2014. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Call center company Telescomcenter was launched in 2025. The agency offers Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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VIRTUAL ASSISTANT HOUSE is a Customer Service Outsourcing company. They were established in 2019, and their services include Customer Service Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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In Davao City, Philippines, Virtual Assistant House, Corp is a midsize answering service company. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Accubill Solutions LLC is a midsize Back Office Outsourcing company launched in 2021. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Dumaguete City, Philippines
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Established in 2019, VORTEX BPO OPC, a midsize answering service company, is in Dumaguete City, Philippines. Their team focuses on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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In Surat, India and Surat, India, Neorld is a Customer Service Outsourcing company. Their services include Customer Service Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Dover, DE
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Velan Healthcare Services is an answering service company. They offer Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing and are headquartered in Dover, Delaware.
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See all 2 projectsDID Global is a telecommunications partner for your business, providing communication and data services based on VOIP services and other small and wide spectrum technologies.Benefits of working with
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Brooksville, FL
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See all 1 projectsOneStopDA empowers individuals and businesses of all sizes with dedicated virtual assistants tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a small business, or a large
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999New Castle, DE
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CallingAgency, a telephone answering service, was established in 2017. They provides Call Center Services and Sales Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Berea, South Africa
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Small Direct Marketing company The Connectors, is in Berea, South Africa. The team specializes in Direct Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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Kalsym Systems , an Application Management & Support company, was founded in 2012. The small team specializes in Application Management & Support and API Development.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Skopje, North Macedonia
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Agile Pro Solutions, a Sales Outsourcing company, was launched in 2020. They provides Sales Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Established in 2023, Teambuild Consultancy is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Staffing.
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Back Office Outsourcing company Virtual Wizards offers Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing. They were founded in 2022.
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Virtual BDC Automotive USA is an answering service headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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Based in Kyiv, Ukraine, Mobilunity BPO is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Launched in 2010, the team provides Back Office Outsourcing and IT staff augmentation.
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Medibilling Experts is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their team is in Canada and Schaumburg, Illinois. The agency focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Other Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Lahore, Pakistan
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Founded in 2020, BPOXpert is a Digital Strategy company. Located in Lahore, Pakistan, the team offers Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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JustStart is a Business Consulting company. The company is based in Delhi, India. Their team focuses on Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999München, Germany
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Founded in 2016, yoummday is a phone answering service. The firm provides Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Rajshahi, Bangladesh
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Maple BPO, a Back Office Outsourcing company, is located in Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Santa Tecla, El Salvador
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EBC - Elite Business Connect, a Back Office Outsourcing company, was founded in 2021. The team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Sales Outsourcing.
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Small Sales Outsourcing company Admin Gofer, is located in East Grinstead, England. The team provides Sales Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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See all 1 projectsWeb Of Picasso offers Back Office Services, including remote office support and administrative outsourcing. The reviews highlight their efficient project management, knowledgeable staff, and cost-effective solutions. Clients particularly appreciate the exceptional support and quality of work, although minor communication issues were noted.
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OBVA Amazon Virtual Assistant is a Back Office Outsourcing and Ecommerce Marketing company. They focus on Back Office Outsourcing and Ecommerce Marketing and are in Indore, India and Pueblo,
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Doha, Qatar
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Launched in 2012, Human Capital Group WLL is a Business Consulting company. The team focuses on Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing and is based in Doha, Qatar.
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Established in 2020, Sidat Technologies & Digital, a small SEO agency, is based in Karachi, Pakistan. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Emdeonmd, a Back Office Outsourcing company, was established in 2024. The small team offers Back Office Outsourcing.
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Omega BPO is a social media marketing company. The Kathmandu, Nepal-based agency was founded in 2019. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49City of London, England
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Palm Outsourcing is a Marketing Strategy company founded in 2023. The small team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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Zenius Ventures LLP is a Back Office Outsourcing company headquartered in Jaipur, India. Launched in 2023, the team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Birmingham, England
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In Birmingham, England, Donclem Technology is a mobile app development firm. Launched in 2021, the team specializes in Mobile App Development and Call Center Services.
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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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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Gilbert, AZ
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$5,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Lexington, KY
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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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$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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34.3/40.016.6/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.