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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Hollywood, FLServices provided
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See all 172 projectsRemote CoWorker specializes in Remote Back Office Solutions and Administrative Support Services, providing efficient and high-quality business process outsourcing. Reviewers consistently commend their professionalism, responsiveness, and effective project management, with 100% noting improvements in productivity and time management. Their communication and ability to fulfill clients' specific needs without areas for improvement highlight their excellence in remote office support.
$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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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Golden Bridge Callcenter, a Customer Service Outsourcing company, is headquartered in Paramaribo, Suriname. They provide Customer Service Outsourcing and Call Center Services and were founded in
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Turritopsis Consulting LLC is a Business Consulting company. They were launched in 2024 and specialize in Business Consulting and Call Center Services.
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Telephone answering service IPTechSV is in San Salvador, El Salvador. They offer Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing and were launched in 2017.
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Graphic design company Vista Connect Solutions was founded in 2024. The agency provides Graphic Design and Call Center Services, and is small.
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Human Edge, a call center company, is located in Medellin, Colombia. Established in 2024, the team provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Established in 2013, BPO India Data Entry, a small answering service, is in Texas, Texas. Their team specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Queen Creek, AZ
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See all 1 projectsWOW Remote Teams offers virtual assistant services to support business operations, including client communication, email management, social media posting, and scheduling. Reviews highlight the company’s effective project management, timely delivery, and responsiveness, contributing to business growth and client satisfaction. Overall, WOW Remote Teams provides excellent value and a seamless collaboration experience.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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Leads Billing LLC is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They were founded in 2020, and their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Maftech INC is a SEO services firm launched in 2018. The agency offers Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49ঢাকা, Bangladesh
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Based in ঢাকা, Bangladesh, Meraki Innovations is a Content Marketing company. They offer Content Marketing and Branding and were founded in 2023.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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MedeXOne LLC, a Back Office Outsourcing company, was established in 2023. The small team provides Back Office Outsourcing and Insurance Services & Brokers.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Digital Avengers 360 is a social media marketing company. Located in Lahore, Pakistan and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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Accounting company blyvon was founded in 2018. The small team focuses on Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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Headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming and Vadodara, India, Prexel is a small IT staff augmentation company. The team offers IT staff augmentation and Business Consulting.
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See all 1 projectsReX Recruitment Exchange specializes in providing recruitment services, particularly for marketing agencies, and is known for its professional and effective team. Reviews consistently highlight the seamless workflow and the hardworking nature of their staff, underscoring the company's commitment to client satisfaction.
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PROSOLUTIONS BPO is a Customer Service Outsourcing company founded in 2014. Their services include Customer Service Outsourcing and Sales Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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BBI WEB SOLUTIONS is a website development company. The team specializes in Web Development and Digital Strategy, and the agency is in Makati, Philippines.
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See all 1 projectsZee Tech Support offers exceptional customer support and digital marketing services, ensuring client needs are comprehensively addressed. The reviews highlight their timely communication, prioritization of tasks, and positive impact on business growth. Clients appreciate their efficiency and recommend them highly for handling both customer support and digital marketing effectively.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Cheltenham, England
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Reliance International Limited, a Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing company, was launched in 2019. The company offers Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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Launched in 2016, Zenith Business Consultancy is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Their team provides Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9West Chester, PA
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Step 2 Agility LLC is a software development company in Lahore, Pakistan and West Chester, Pennsylvania. They focus on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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Law Assistant is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Established in 2021, the firm is in Houston, Texas. Their team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Staffing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Hounslow, England
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ScattyVA is a SEO agency. Launched in 2024, their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Back Office Outsourcing company ClaimSync Solutions was launched in 2024. The agency focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Penryn, England
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See all 1 projectsSentics Customer Care Ltd provides call answering services, as evidenced by their engagement with London Intensive LTD. Reviews highlight their professionalism and effective workflow, with clients expressing satisfaction in the seamless and efficient service provided. Overall, Sentics Customer Care Ltd is recognized for their high level of professionalism and ease of collaboration.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Kelowna, Canada
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Launched in 2022, GetSavvyVA is a Sales Outsourcing company. The firm provides Sales Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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L and E Cleaning Services is a Back Office Outsourcing company founded in 2022. Located in South Daytona, Florida and South Daytona, Florida, the team offers Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Karachi, Pakistan
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Dot Enterprises is a small social media marketing company established in 2023. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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In Kanchipuram, India, Zinzo Digital is a SEO company. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2018.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Software development firm Collaboratives Global is located in Lahore, Pakistan. They specialize in Custom Software Development and Back Office Outsourcing and were established in 2014.
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$250,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bronx, NY
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Sardar Restoration Corp is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Launched in 1999, the team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Real Estate Law. The company is headquartered in Bronx, New York.
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See all 3 projectsTriyock BPO offers comprehensive Back Office Services, specializing in enhancing customer support and providing Remote Office Support. Reviewers particularly commend the company for its open communication and alignment with client values, which has contributed to noticeable business growth such as a 10% increase in customer base within eight months.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dnipro, Ukraine
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Shift-Arts, a Customer Service Outsourcing company, was founded in 2015. The small team offers Customer Service Outsourcing and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Davao City, Philippines
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Pepper VA, a small Back Office Outsourcing company, is headquartered in Davao City, Philippines. The team provides Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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StellarIPE Services Limited is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company launched in 2018. The midsize team offers Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Chennai, India
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Established in 2021, MEG WORLD TECHNOLOGIES is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Voxtron Middle East is a software development company. Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Koratty, India, their team provides Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Alexandria, Egypt
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Customer Orb Limited is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They were established in 2017 and focus on Back Office Outsourcing and Custom Software Development.
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Remote Employee is a Marketing Strategy company. They are located in Wheaton, Illinois and San Fernando, Philippines, and their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Itasca, IL
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Integrative Systems is a midsize IT managed services company headquartered in Itasca, Illinois and Pune, India. Their services include IT managed services and IT staff augmentation.
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Final Expense Leads Pro is a small call center launched in 2016. Their team offers Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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Noted&Done is a Jonesboro, Arkansas-based Back Office Outsourcing company. The team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Direct Marketing.
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In Dover, Delaware, DOSbnb is a small social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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021-Solutions, a big data analytics company, is headquartered in Pune, India. They specialize in BI & big data consulting & SI and IT staff augmentation and were launched in 2023.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Tijuana, Mexico
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1Click Contact Center is a telephone answering service. They are in Tijuana, Mexico and Tijuana, Mexico, and their services include Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Hewlett, NY
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CheaperTeam, a Back Office Outsourcing company, was established in 2020. Based in Hewlett, New York, the team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Recruiting.
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Launched in 2019, Elite Sense LLP is a Customer Service Outsourcing company. Their team specializes in Customer Service Outsourcing and Sales Outsourcing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Islamabad, Pakistan
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Lead Incorporation, a midsize call center service, is located in Islamabad, Pakistan. The team provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Lahore, Pakistan
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Discover Software is a midsize custom software development company launched in 2019. Their team specializes in Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cebu City, Philippines
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Parkes BPO Solutions Inc is a social media marketing firm. The company is located in Cebu City, Philippines. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Portland, OR
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39.7/40.019.8/20 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 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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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 - 9,999Rajasthan , India
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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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$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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39.2/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Hatboro, PA
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35.7/40.018/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Berkeley, CA
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36.2/40.018.2/20 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 - 999New York, NY
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38.2/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999London, England
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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 / 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 - 999Pasig, Philippines
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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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$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 - $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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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 - 9,999Lalitpur, Nepal
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31.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr250 - 999West Hollywood, CA
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31.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Brandon, FL
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34.9/40.017.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Los Altos, CA
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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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32.9/40.018.8/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Vilnius, Lithuania
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31.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Back Office Outsourcing40% Virtual Assistant50% 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.