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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Asfper Soft is a website development company. They focus on Web Development and Call Center Services and were established in 2013.
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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999San Diego, CA
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Valoroo, an IT staff augmentation company, is headquartered in San Diego, California. Established in 2019, the team provides IT staff augmentation and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Taguig, Philippines
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Business Consulting company Remote Teams PH is in Taguig, Philippines. The team provides Business Consulting and Call Center Services.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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HVIRTUALS is a social media marketing company. The Brampton, Canada-based agency offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Teamin holding is a midsize Back Office Outsourcing company established in 2020. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Fort Collins, CO
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Press-One Customer Care is a call center service. The team offers Call Center Services and IT managed services and is based in Fort Collins, Colorado and Fort Collins, Colorado.
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Spiral Orange is a Marketing Strategy company. They are in Wells-next-the-Sea, England and have small team. They provide Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ludhiana, India
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Established in 2021, Crivitz Global Services is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Located in Ludhiana, India, the team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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Offshore Team Solutions is a Ludhiana, India-based Back Office Outsourcing company. Established in 2020, the team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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Small Back Office Outsourcing company VaOnline365, is in Assam, India. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Brandt International is a Customer Service Outsourcing company. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the team provides Customer Service Outsourcing and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Mumbai, India
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EPITOME RESEARCH & BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD is a Customer Service Outsourcing company. The Mumbai, India-based agency offers Customer Service Outsourcing and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pasig, Philippines
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WeSourcely is an Accounting company. Their team is headquartered in San Diego, California and Pasig, Philippines and specializes in Accounting and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Johannesburg South, South Africa
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Lucid Remote is a Back Office Outsourcing company in Johannesburg South, South Africa. The team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Islamabad, Pakistan
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Back Office Outsourcing company Forward Desk is located in Islamabad, Pakistan. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999
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See all 1 projectsWHAT WE DO: Cordatus Resource Group helps mid-market companies scale operations, reduce costs, and overcome labor shortages by providing customized Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and automation
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$5,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Cebu City, Philippines
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ISuporta Outsourcing, a social media marketing agency, was launched in 2017. They provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Pune, India
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The-Connections is a call center. Launched in 2011, the agency is based in Pune, India and Pune, India. Their services include Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Lahore, Pakistan
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Answering service Digital Saving Solutions was established in 2018. In Lahore, Pakistan and Lahore, Pakistan, the team focuses on Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Mandaue, Philippines
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HomeSourced Inc is a Market Research company. They are in Mandaue, Philippines and have midsize team of experts. Their services include Market Research and Product Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Round Rock, TX
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ProGlobal Support is a Back Office Outsourcing company. In Round Rock, Texas, the company was founded in 2023. Their team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Hire Us is an answering service company. Their team is in Antipolo, Philippines and focuses on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Launched in 2023, Infinite Growth is a social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Outsource Pros is a Customer Service Outsourcing company. They are in North Richland Hills, Texas, and their services include Customer Service Outsourcing and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Antananarivo, Madagascar
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Jomas Synergie is a social media marketing company. They are located in Antananarivo, Madagascar, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Q-DAT IT Solutions is a small Back Office Outsourcing company based in Bengaluru, India. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Bengaluru, India
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Proziod Analytics Pvt Ltd is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They were launched in 2016 and specialize in Back Office Outsourcing and IT staff augmentation.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Alpha Global Team is a Back Office Outsourcing company established in 2018. The team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services and is in Surrey, Canada and Seattle, Washington.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Cabuyao, Philippines
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Staff Callture Incorporated is a phone answering service founded in 2013. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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VAA on Demand 24/7 is a Valley Stream, New York-based Back Office Outsourcing company. They specialize in Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and were launched in
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Palmdale, CA
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See all 1 projectsZ4 Tech Medical Solutions provides comprehensive Back Office Services, including Medical Billing, Receptionist duties, and Remote Office Support. Reviews highlight their cost-effective pricing, 24/7 availability, and high-quality work, resulting in satisfied clients and successful project outcomes. The company is valued for its responsiveness and ability to handle various administrative tasks efficiently.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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Flow Logic is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The small Sofia, Bulgaria-based team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing. The firm was launched in 2020.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Cridenza is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The Dhaka, Bangladesh-based firm focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Email Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49T'bilisi, Georgia
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InexCONTACT is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They specialize in Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing and are headquartered in T'bilisi, Georgia.
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HopeAramunde|VA is a Lagos, Nigeria-based Back Office Outsourcing company. Launched in 2024, the team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Sales Outsourcing.
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EvolveFusion Private Solutions is a call center company. The Noida, India-based firm provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Fort Washington, PA
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GLI Truck Dispatch Services Inc, a Trucking company, is located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Their services include Trucking and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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Social media marketing agency Hartona Ltd. Specializes in Social Media Marketing and Graphic Design. They were founded in 2021.
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Secure IT Global is a small graphic design agency launched in 2013. Their services include Graphic Design and Custom Software Development.
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Ubuntu Freelancers is a small Back Office Outsourcing company located in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The team provides Back Office Outsourcing and Transcription.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Gurugram, India
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Radical Minds Technologies Pvt Ltd, a large answering service, is in Gurugram, India. Their services include Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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Located in , Upstore Digital Services is a midsize SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Tirana, Albania
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Vigan Solutions, a Direct Marketing company, was launched in 2017. The team specializes in Direct Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999
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Wyatt Connect, a Customer Service Outsourcing company, offers Customer Service Outsourcing and Call Center Services. The agency is in Oro Valley, Arizona.
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$25,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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Virtual Eases is a midsize SEO services firm launched in 2017. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Safe Link Solutions is a Fair Oaks, California-based telephone answering service. The team focuses on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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Social media marketing firm Resource X Global is located in Stirling, Australia and Mandaluyong City, Philippines. Founded in 2014, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Architectural Design.
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Sparking Asia is a web development company. Their team is based in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. The firm provides Web Development and Graphic Design.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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GP Outsourcing Solutions is a SEO company founded in 2016. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Call Center Services.
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Voodesk is a Peradeniya, Sri Lanka-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing 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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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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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.