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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Hollywood, FLServices provided
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See all 176 projectsRemote CoWorker is a Business Process Outsourcing company specializing in Remote Back Office Solutions and Administrative Support Services. Their reviews indicate a high level of client satisfaction, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their efficiency, responsiveness, and professionalism. Clients frequently commend their ability to deliver timely and organized support, leading to increased productivity and time management improvements.
$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Portland, ORServices provided
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See all 44 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 / 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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Brand Connections is an Advertising company founded in 2001. The team offers Advertising and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Nairobi, Kenya
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TeleSky Limited, a phone answering service, is based in Nairobi, Kenya. Established in 2016, the team provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Talent Centric Ltd., an Accounting company, was launched in 2014. In Dhaka, Bangladesh, the team provides Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Customer Service Outsourcing company Precise Virtual Teams specializes in Customer Service Outsourcing and Back Office Outsourcing. They are located in Altamonte Springs, Florida.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10,000+Cairo, Egypt
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Majorel Egypt is a call center service. Their team is located in Cairo, Egypt. The agency focuses on Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Giza, Egypt
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Located in Giza, Egypt, Central Tact is a phone answering service. They specialize in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Mandaue City, Philippines
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Forward Bpo Inc., a phone answering service, was launched in 2017. The agency focuses on Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing, and is midsize.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Gandhinagar, India
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Computyne is a midsize Back Office Outsourcing company headquartered in Gandhinagar, India and La Vista, Nebraska. The team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Data Annotation Services.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49St. Petersburg, FL
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See all 7 projectsAMZ Done For You is a full-service eCommerce automation agency specializing in Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, eBay, Shopify, and YouTube automation. We help entrepreneurs, brands, and investors
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Riverstone, Australia
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Auxilio Business Solutions Pty Ltd is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The firm is in Riverstone, Australia. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Wpify360 is a SEO agency. Located in Dhaka, Bangladesh and New York, New York, the firm was founded in 2020. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bend, OR
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Swift Medical Solutions is a small Back Office Outsourcing company based in Bend, Oregon. The team provides Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Launched in 2024, Techman Ventures is an IT staff augmentation company. The team focuses on IT staff augmentation and Back Office Outsourcing and is in Madison, Wisconsin and Lahore, Pakistan.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
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TN Outsourcing is a midsize answering service. Established in 2002, the team offers Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Santa Rosa, Philippines
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Laguna Personnel Outsourcing, an Email Marketing company, is based in Santa Rosa, Philippines and Santa Rosa, Philippines. The team specializes in Email Marketing and Architectural Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portland, OR
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Remote Tasker is a small Back Office Outsourcing company based in Portland, Oregon. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Launched in 2017, 24/7 Virtual Assistants is a small Dhaka, Bangladesh-based SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Prishtina, Kosovo
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Homex Virtual Agency is an Email Marketing company. They offer Email Marketing and Call Center Services and were founded in 2019. The agency is located in Prishtina, Kosovo.
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Kherk Roldan White Label SEO Solution, a SEO company, was founded in 2014. They specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Iloilo City, Philippines
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Avatar Stars is a call center. The team is located in Bengaluru, India and Iloilo City, Philippines, and their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Call center service Qwest BPO was founded in 2011. The team provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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VOOV is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2021. Their services include Digital Strategy and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Ocala, FL
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24/7 SECRETARY, an answering service company, is in Ocala, Florida and Dasmariñas, Philippines. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Madgaon, India
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Call center Invicta eSolutions Pvt Ltd was established in 2015. Located in Madgaon, India, the team specializes in Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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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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$25,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Naigaon, India
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Located in Naigaon, India, Virtual Eases is a SEO agency. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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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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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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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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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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$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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36.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 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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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Kyiv, Ukraine
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37.5/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 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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39/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Hatboro, 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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35.6/40.017.6/20 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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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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36.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 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+< $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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$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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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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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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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999
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34.9/40.017.2/20 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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Undisclosed< $25 / hr250 - 999West Hollywood, CA
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31/40.016/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience6/10 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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31.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999București, Romania
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33.3/40.017.6/20 Reviews8.2/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Indianapolis, IN
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32.5/40.018.2/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% Back Office Outsourcing100% Virtual Assistant80% 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.