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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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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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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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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999West Hartford, CT
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REVA Global LLC, a telephone answering service, was founded in 2014. The firm specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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XtendOps is a Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing company founded in 2019. The midsize team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Palo Alto, CA
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Denodo, an artificial intelligence company, offer Artificial Intelligence and BI & big data consulting & SI. They were established in 1999.
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Vsquarish is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They offer Back Office Outsourcing and Custom Software Development and were established in 2014.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Serampore, India
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Technokrats, a website development firm, is in Serampore, India. Established in 2015, the team focuses on Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$50,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala
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Conekta Force is a phone answering service. Founded in 2023, their team provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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Extendigo is a Back Office Outsourcing company. In San Jose, California, the company was founded in 2015. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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IT managed services company HumanX Global | BPO and IT Outsourcing Company was established in 2022. The midsize team focuses on IT managed services and Call Center Services.
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Contact Source is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They are based in Taguig, Philippines and have midsize team. They specialize in Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMelbourne, Australia
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Skill Sync AU is a Back Office Outsourcing company launched in 2017. Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, the team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Recruitment Process Outsourcing.
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In Richardson, Texas, Paymedics is a midsize social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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In London, England and Dhaka, Bangladesh, RPSI Limited: TECH-TEEM is a small Back Office Outsourcing company. The team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Duluth, GA
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In Duluth, Georgia, Leadsprospex is a midsize Business Consulting company. The team specializes in Business Consulting and Sales Outsourcing.
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Backend Communications is a phone answering service. Launched in 2020, the firm focuses on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr250 - 999Tijuana, Mexico
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Baja Call Center Inc, a Customer Service Outsourcing company, was launched in 2016. They provides Customer Service Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Henderson, NV
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Pathfinders Services is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The Henderson, Nevada-based firm was established in 2023. Their team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Francisco Morazán, Honduras
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Seedz is a small Francisco Morazán, Honduras-based Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing company. The team provides Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Based in Moka, Mauritius, AssistFlow Solutions Ltd is a phone answering service. They provide Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lahore, Pakistan
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Nashonuma Pakistan - Natural & Healthy Life Style, a Back Office Outsourcing company, is based in Lahore, Pakistan. The team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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See all 1 projectsZenko Group is a European outsourcing contact center with over 11 years of experience providing tailored customer support and business process outsourcing solutions for clients across the US,
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Antasis is an IT strategy consulting company. The Singapore, Singapore-based company offers IT strategy consulting and Call Center Services.
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Social media marketing company Hamedia is based in Irvine, California and General Trias, Philippines. Launched in 2020, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Back Office Outsourcing company Zeal Connect is located in Kharpudi Bk., India. Established in 2016, the team provides Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting.
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Launched in 2017, 1-833-652-5900 Battery Park City, NY Call Center is a call center service. The firm focuses on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing, and is midsize.
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Kalash Services is an IT managed services company founded in 2018. The team focuses on IT managed services and Call Center Services and is located in Lalitpur, Nepal.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Karachi, Pakistan
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One Stop Solution, a small pay per click agency, is in Karachi, Pakistan. The team provides Pay Per Click and Ecommerce Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Cheadle, England
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Snappy Assistance is an answering service company. They are in Cheadle, England and have small team. They offer Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Kelly and Kelly Firm is a Business Consulting company. Launched in 2024, the team specializes in Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing. The firm is based in Bentonville, Arkansas.
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Founded in 2013, Senew Tech is an Email Marketing company. The agency specializes in Email Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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Stratedge TaxAcc is a small Accounting company established in 2024. Their team provides Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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MeraTalk is an IT strategy consulting company established in 2020. Based in Cranston, California, the team focuses on IT strategy consulting and Call Center Services.
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Central Offshoring, a call center service, is in North Sydney, Australia. They focus on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Elizabeth East, Australia
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INSIGHTS MANAGEMENT ADVISORY PTY LTD is a Business Consulting company in Elizabeth East, Australia and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Their services include Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Based in Ghaziabad, India, Dbailtros Headset Communication PVT LTD is a midsize call center company. The team focuses on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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The Office Grapevine is a Back Office Outsourcing company founded in 2005. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Delhi, India
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See all 1 projectsAumtec Solutions specializes in data entry, management, and market research services. Across their reviews, clients consistently highlight the company's professionalism, effective communication, and accuracy. Overall, Aumtec Solutions is praised for their ability to handle large volumes of data efficiently, contributing significantly to their clients' business operations.
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Rapid Phone Center is an answering service company founded in 2014. The team provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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$5,000+< $25 / hrFreelancer
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Reedah Va Desk is a Back Office Outsourcing company established in 2025. The small team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Sales Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Portland, OR
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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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36.4/40.018/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Kyiv, Ukraine
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37.5/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999San Pablo City, Philippines
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38.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Gilbert, AZ
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38.8/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Hatboro, PA
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35.3/40.017.6/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Newport Beach, CA
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34.9/40.020/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Berkeley, CA
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35.6/40.017.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Coimbatore, India
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Santa Fe, NM
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33.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Amsterdam, Netherlands
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$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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34.9/40.017.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Overland Park, KS
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33.8/40.017/20 Reviews8.2/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr250 - 999West Hollywood, CA
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31/40.016/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999București, Romania
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33.3/40.017.6/20 Reviews8.2/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Indianapolis, IN
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32.5/40.018.2/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% Back Office Outsourcing100% Virtual Assistant80% Other
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Virtual Assistant Company FAQs
Looking for a virtual assistant company but not sure where to start? We've put together answers to the most common questions businesses ask when searching for a trusted partner. This FAQ covers what you need to know before hiring a virtual assistant company, from pricing and services to results and red flags.
Clutch features companies delivering remote administrative, marketing, and customer support solutions twice a year based on a proprietary methodology. The top virtual assistant companies for Fall 2025 include:
A virtual assistant (VA) company recruits, trains, and manages remote professionals who handle administrative, operational, or creative tasks for clients. Instead of hiring full-time staff, businesses tap into the VA firm’s talent pool to delegate recurring duties such as email triage, meeting coordination, data entry, or customer support. The provider oversees onboarding, quality control, and performance, so you gain consistent help without the overhead of traditional employees.
Most VA firms group support into service buckets like:
- Administrative support (calendar, travel, transcription)
- Customer service (phone, chat, ticketing)
- Marketing assistance (social media posts, basic design, blog drafting)
- Sales enablement (lead list building, CRM hygiene, follow-up emails)
- Bookkeeping & invoicing
Many agencies let you create hybrid plans, mixing tasks across these categories as your needs evolve.
Clutch pricing data shows monthly retainers ranging from $500–$5,000+. Variables include:
- Scope of work (simple admin vs. specialized skills)
- Hours required (part-time vs. dedicated full-time VA)
- Geography of talent (on-shore vs. offshore)
- Contract length and service-level agreements
On an hourly basis, expect $7–$15 for offshore generalists and $25–$45 for U.S.-based specialists.
Start by defining your recurring tasks and estimated weekly hours, then:
- Review Clutch profiles for matching expertise, verified ratings, and client industries similar to yours.
- Interview shortlisted agencies about onboarding processes, data security, and backup coverage.
- Request a trial period or pilot project to gauge communication style and deliverable quality.
- Compare pricing models. Hourly, bucketed hours, or dedicated staffing to see which aligns with your forecasted workload.
Look out for virtual assistant companies that display any of these possible red flags:
- Vague pricing or long-term lock-in contracts without opt-out clauses
- No references or publicly verifiable client reviews
- Limited data-security protocols or unwillingness to sign NDAs
- High VA-to-manager ratios, indicating potential oversight issues
- Overpromising 24/7 coverage without clarifying staffing shifts
You can use the following sample questions when hiring a virtual assistant provider:
- How do you recruit and vet your assistants?
- Will I work with one dedicated VA or a pooled team?
- What communication channels and project-management tools do you use?
- How do you measure performance and handle under-delivery?
- Can you scale hours up or down quickly?
- What security measures protect my sensitive data?
Partnering with a VA firm frees internal teams from repetitive tasks, reduces payroll costs (no benefits, office space, or equipment), and provides on-demand scalability. Businesses also gain access to a broader talent pool, including multilingual or industry-specific specialists, without lengthy hiring cycles.
An agency supplies managed assistants, backup coverage, and standardized tools. Ideal for businesses needing reliability and compliance. A freelancer offers direct, often cheaper support but lacks built-in redundancy; if they’re sick or leave, tasks halt until you find a replacement.