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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Hollywood, FLServices provided
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See all 192 projectsRemote CoWorker is a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) firm offering comprehensive Remote Back Office Solutions and Administrative Support Services. Reviewers consistently highlight their responsive communication, efficient task management, and the ability to integrate seamlessly into client operations. Approximately 90% of reviews emphasized their proactive approach and reliability, while many noted significant improvements in productivity and workflow efficiency. The company's cost-effective solutions and strong cultural fit also receive frequent commendations.
$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Portland, ORServices provided
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See all 45 projectsPrialto is a Business Process Outsourcing company that excels in providing Remote Back Office Solutions and Administrative Support Services. Across various reviews, 100% of clients appreciate Prialto's prompt project management and strong cultural alignment, with more than 70% specifically highlighting their ability to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Prialto's focus on SOPs and team-based support ensures reliability and customer satisfaction.
$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Armenia, ColombiaServices provided
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See all 7 projectsSharkhelpers is a Business Process Outsourcing company specializing in Remote Back Office Solutions and Administrative Support Services. They received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with all reviewers highlighting their personalized approach, strong project management, and ability to build high-performing teams. Impressively, 100% of reviewers praised their communication and problem-solving skills, contributing significantly to client satisfaction and successful project outcomes.
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Voxpark GmbH is a call center company and Back Office Outsourcing company. Their midsize team is based in Berlin, Germany. Their team provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Back Office Outsourcing company The Service Center was launched in 2018. The small team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Locaweb is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They were launched in 2008, and their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Rijswijk, Netherlands
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KISS Marketing & Sales is a midsize call center service and Back Office Outsourcing company in Rijswijk, Netherlands. The team offers Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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LanceTech Solutions is a website development firm. The team specializes in Web Development and Back Office Outsourcing, and the company is in Ahmedabad, India and Bengaluru, India.
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Wuhan BJC Technology Co., Ltd. Is a data analytics company launched in 2006. The team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Warszawa, Poland
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Telephone answering service and Back Office Outsourcing company UniCall Central and Eastern Europe focuses on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing. They were established in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Poznań, Poland
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Brella.pl is a Back Office Outsourcing company founded in 2015. The small team provides Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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Virtual Assistants is a Dublin, Ireland-based Back Office Outsourcing company. They specialize in Back Office Outsourcing and were founded in 2017.
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Martina Lennon | Virtual Assistant is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Founded in 2017, the team provides Back Office Outsourcing.
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Your Personal Assistant is a small Back Office Outsourcing company headquartered in Cork, Ireland. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing.
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Rulu Virtual is a small Back Office Outsourcing company headquartered in Ireland. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing.
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LawVA Virtual Assistant is a small Back Office Outsourcing company based in Naas, Ireland. The team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing.
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Established in 2017, Brava Virtual Ltd. Is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Asunción, Paraguay
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In Asunción, Paraguay, Voicenter Paraguay is a large call center company and Back Office Outsourcing company. The team specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Istanbul, Türkiye
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Phone answering service Remed Türkiye is based in Istanbul, Türkiye. They offer Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing and were launched in 1993.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Istanbul, Türkiye
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Launched in 1986, Marm Assistance is a call center company and Back Office Outsourcing company. The company specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing, and is midsize.
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Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing company Datakompisen is based in Dorotea, Sweden. They focus on Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, Belgium
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Back Office Outsourcing company Manufast is located in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, Belgium. Founded in 1964, the team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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Founded in 2020, Maqbridge is a call center service. The team focuses on Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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Everett Sky is a Staffing company. In Great Tey, England, their team provides Staffing and Recruiting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Pateros, Philippines
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LeadMaker, a Sales Outsourcing company, was launched in 2013. The company provides Sales Outsourcing and Event Marketing, and is midsize.
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Dio Outsource is a midsize Advertising company. Founded in 2021, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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Pulsestrat is a Marketing Strategy company launched in 2023. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Barranquilla, Colombia
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Launched in 2012, CONTACTA USA is a midsize Barranquilla, Colombia-based answering service company. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Manchester, England
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ServicesNow Group is a Back Office Outsourcing company established in 2002. The agency offers Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Back Office Outsourcing company MyD.I. Was founded in 2022. The small team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing.
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VAtaskdesk is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They offer Back Office Outsourcing and are based in Seattle, Washington.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Richmond, Canada
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Small Back Office Outsourcing company VTMEMBER, is headquartered in Richmond, Canada. The team offers Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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Established in 2012, EfficientAide is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Located in Denver, Colorado, the team provides Back Office Outsourcing.
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Launched in 2021, Hey Girl Friday LLC is a small Back Office Outsourcing company. Their team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Auxo Business Services is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They were launched in 2020 and offer Back Office Outsourcing.
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Back Office Outsourcing company The VA Loft is located in Denver, Colorado. They provide Back Office Outsourcing and were established in 2017.
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Established in 2013, Virtually Imperative LLC is a small Back Office Outsourcing company in Denver, Colorado. Their team offers Back Office Outsourcing.
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Small Back Office Outsourcing company Virtual Assistance Professionals, is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing.
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Virtual Assistant Bunny, LLC. Is a Back Office Outsourcing company established in 2024. The team offers Back Office Outsourcing and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
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Support Online Solutions is a small Ireland-based Back Office Outsourcing company. The team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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Virtual Assistants UK, a Back Office Outsourcing company, was established in 2024. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, the team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing.
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Social media marketing firm iConceptz is located in Vero Beach, Florida and Islamabad, Pakistan. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Zagreb, Croatia
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Go2human Hub is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The small Zagreb, Croatia-based team offers Back Office Outsourcing. The agency was launched in 2019.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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Assistly is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their small team is in Warszawa, Poland. Their team offers Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Chorzów, Poland
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ArchiDoc SA, a Back Office Outsourcing company, specialize in Back Office Outsourcing. They were launched in 1994.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Scutwork.co is a Back Office Outsourcing company established in 2019. Their team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing.
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Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Virtual Assistance Asia is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They specialize in Back Office Outsourcing and were established in 2023.
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Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, VA For Teachers is a small Back Office Outsourcing company. The team provides Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Small Back Office Outsourcing company Lionsworld Business Centre Sdn. Bhd., is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Agios Dimitrios, Greece
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Small Back Office Outsourcing company iRow, is in Agios Dimitrios, Greece. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Zagreb, Croatia
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InstantOffice is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia, the firm was launched in 2013. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing.
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Stellina Sky One j.d.o.o. Is a Back Office Outsourcing company founded in 2020. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Nairobi, Kenya
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Nakama Tech is a Nairobi, Kenya-based Customer Service Outsourcing company. The team specializes in Customer Service Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Portland, OR
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39/40.019.2/20 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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39/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9/10 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 / hr50 - 249
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37.2/40.018.8/20 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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36.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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37.5/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Doylestown, 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 / hr1,000 - 9,999Gilbert, AZ
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38/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999San Pablo City, Philippines
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37.1/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Berkeley, CA
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35.4/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9/10 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+< $25 / hr250 - 999Newport Beach, CA
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34.3/40.019.4/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Kyiv, Ukraine
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36.2/40.020/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Miami Beach, FL
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33.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Santa Fe, NM
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33.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Amsterdam, Netherlands
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33/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Makati, Philippines
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35.7/40.018.6/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 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 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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35/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 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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Undisclosed< $25 / hr250 - 999West Hollywood, CA
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32/40.017/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Orlando, FL
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35.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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35.2/40.018.6/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999
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31.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Sacramento, CA
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31.1/40.020/20 Reviews3.3/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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35/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 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
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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 / hr50 - 249Sugar Land, TX
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36.9/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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31.3/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
35% Back Office Outsourcing25% Virtual Assistant65% 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.