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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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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Zagreb, Croatia
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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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Rankflow Services is a Business Consulting company. Established in 2012, the agency focuses on Business Consulting and Web Design.
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Virtual ConnIQ is a call center service located in Consolacion, Philippines. Established in 2022, the team provides Call Center Services and Sales Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Montreal, Canada
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Gexel Telecom is a Customer Service Outsourcing company. They offer Customer Service Outsourcing and Back Office Outsourcing and were launched in 1998.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dover, DE
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In Dover, Delaware and Lahore, Pakistan, Moldech is a Sales Outsourcing company. Their services include Sales Outsourcing and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Homestead, FL
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Flexcenter LLC is a Homestead, Florida-based Back Office Outsourcing company. They offer Back Office Outsourcing and Sales Outsourcing.
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Located in Tampa, Florida, Cureintent is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Established in 2018, the team provides Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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Professionalisation Limited is a Business Consulting company. They offer Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing and are headquartered in London, England.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Schaumburg, IL
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Allianze BPO Services is a Market Research company. Located in Schaumburg, Illinois, the company was established in 2014. Their team specializes in Market Research and Custom Software Development.
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See all 1 projectsHemens Business Solution offers comprehensive Back Office Services, particularly in transportation outsourcing, including freight management, route optimization, and regulatory compliance. The reviews highlight their efficiency, proactive communication, and commitment to exceeding customer expectations, resulting in increased operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Their ability to tailor services and foster collaborative partnerships distinguishes them as a preferred choice in Administrative Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Preston, England
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Business Consulting company Frontline Sales Consultancy was established in 2014. In Preston, England, the team focuses on Business Consulting and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Watauga, TX
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Mrs. Smith Assist is a social media marketing company launched in 2019. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Sialkot, Pakistan
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Nexteller is an answering service company. The team offers Call Center Services and Sales Outsourcing, and the firm is located in Sialkot, Pakistan.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lane Cove West, Australia
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Your Phones Covered is a Customer Service Outsourcing company. They focus on Customer Service Outsourcing and Call Center Services and are in Lane Cove West, Australia.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sugar Land, TX
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In Sugar Land, Texas, Billing Benefit is a small Back Office Outsourcing company. The team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Application Management & Support.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Greenbucks Global, a SEO services firm, is based in Ahmedabad, India. Launched in 2022, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Cebu City, Philippines
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Allied Fusion Services, Incorporated is a call center. They are in Cebu City, Philippines and Lungsod ng Cebu, Philippines. Their team specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Orlando, FL
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Oak Street Technologies is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They are based in Orlando, Florida and have midsize team. They offer Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr250 - 999Barranquilla, Colombia
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Established in 2018, Mobility Tech Colombia is an answering service company. The team provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing and is located in Barranquilla, Colombia.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Cairo, Egypt
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Dropjobbing is a Cairo, Egypt-based Direct Marketing company. They focus on Direct Marketing and Sales Outsourcing and were established in 2016.
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In Ahmedabad, India, Thirteen Hire Solutions is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They focus on Back Office Outsourcing and Content Writing Services and were established in 2025.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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See all 1 projectsGet a full-time employee for only CAD $1,099 per month. If you are looking for a superstar marketing, sales, finance, or support hire we have you covered. Use your dedicated virtual assistant to
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Launched in 2015, Service9 BPO is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their team provides Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Teleserv is a call center company. Launched in 2023, the firm focuses on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Enter and Post LLC is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They are based in Portland, Oregon, and their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting.
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Launched in 2021, TLKinc is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The small team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting.
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Small SEO company Tele Solutions Call Central, is in Rawalpindi, Pakistan and London, England. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Call Center Services.
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Atwill outsourcehub pvt ltd, a call center, was founded in 2024. The team provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mérida, Mexico
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Intangibles Talent is a telephone answering service located in Mérida, Mexico. They provide Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing and were launched in 2021.
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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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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Gilbert, AZ
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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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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Santa Fe, NM
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Amsterdam, Netherlands
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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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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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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$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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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999București, Romania
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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
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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.