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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 / hr250 - 999
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Web design agency Arigemi specializes in Web Design and Graphic Design. They were launched in 2019.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Plaridel, Philippines
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GlobalFlow Solutions is an answering service. Based in Plaridel, Philippines, the company was established in 2024. Their team offers Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Las Vegas, NV
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Scribe Align LLC, a Transcription company, is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their services include Transcription and Compliance Consulting.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999
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Atomic North is a Noida, India-based IT managed services company. Established in 2010, the team provides IT managed services and Application Management & Support.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Kilmarnock, Scotland
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My UK Virtual Assistant is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They focus on Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting and are based in Kilmarnock, Scotland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Rafael de Escazú, Costa Rica
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Back Office Outsourcing company GBT Technologies is located in San Rafael de Escazú, Costa Rica. They provide Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing and were established in 2018.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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LSM BPO Canada is a midsize Back Office Outsourcing company located in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerSeattle, WA
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Back Office Outsourcing company Atwood LLC was founded in 2018. The firm provides Back Office Outsourcing and Content Writing Services, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerFremont, CA
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Business Wingwoman is a Back Office Outsourcing company launched in 2022. The firm specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Business Consulting, and is small.
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US Leads Agency, an answering service company, was founded in 2017. The team offers Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing and is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Islamabad, Pakistan
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Mycalls, a midsize call center, is located in Islamabad, Pakistan and Oslo, Norway. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Located in Portland, Oregon, Evolving VA is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They focus on Back Office Outsourcing.
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Primrose.health is a pay per click agency. The team is in Dallas, Texas, and their services include Pay Per Click and Call Center Services.
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Nexis Solutions Group is a phone answering service. Headquartered in Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala, the agency offers Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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Vesper services private limited is a call center company launched in 2022. The midsize team specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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SUBHANKAR ASSOCIATES is a Back Office Outsourcing company in Bhubaneswar, India. They offer Back Office Outsourcing and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2005.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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CamTalk Solutions is a North Miami, Florida-based call center service. They provide Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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Excellence Singapore Group is a Back Office Outsourcing company based in Singapore, Singapore. Founded in 2013, the team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Toronto, Canada
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Task Network, a midsize Back Office Outsourcing company, is located in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New Delhi, India
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Founded in 2011, Eminenture Technologies is a midsize New Delhi, India-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and IT managed services.
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Wisepl is a branding agency. Their team is in India. The firm provides Branding and Custom Software Development.
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Call center company Atlas BPO is headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming. They focus on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing and were founded in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Örebro, Sweden
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See all 1 projectsNordicom AB provides comprehensive IT consulting services, specializing in digitalization and administrative task management to enhance operational efficiency. Reviews highlight their methodical approach, personal service, and effective project management, resulting in significant time savings and improved customer satisfaction. Clients appreciate their thorough understanding of business needs and the fast, efficient execution of tasks.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Mumbai, India
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See all 2 projectsCA Mitesh and Associates specializes in comprehensive accounting services, providing clients with solutions tailored to their specific needs. Clients consistently praise the firm for its commitment to deadlines, responsiveness, and thoughtful problem-solving. Reviews emphasize the firm's excellent value for cost and exceptional service, making it a reliable choice for accounting and financial management.
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BP4u Group LTD T/A BP4u Solutions is a web design agency. Launched in 2011, the firm is based in Nottingham, England. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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The Click Commerce is an e-commerce development company. They were launched in 2016, and their services include E-Commerce Development and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Orlando, FL
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Moveoffshore, an answering service, specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing. The agency is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
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In New York, New York, Hive Hatch is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kolkata, India
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Creative360Venture is an Affiliate Marketing company. The team provides Affiliate Marketing and Social Media Marketing, and the firm is located in Kolkata, India.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Glasgow, Scotland
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Back Office Outsourcing company Clyde Offices was founded in 2012. The company provides Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Giza, Egypt
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Based in Giza, Egypt, KAP Outsourcing Solutions is an Employer of Record (EOR) Services company. The team specializes in Employer of Record (EOR) Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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Established in 2019, Xcentasia is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Beinasco, Italy
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Back Office Outsourcing and answering service company OCT Services is in Beinasco, Italy. The team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Budapest, Hungary
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Interswitch Ltd is a Customer Service Outsourcing company. They are in Budapest, Hungary and have small team. They provide Customer Service Outsourcing and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Provalus is a Roswell, Georgia-based Back Office Outsourcing company. Launched in 2017, the team provides Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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Back Office Outsourcing company Cybertary Chicago was launched in 2009. The agency specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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Established in 2015, VA from Europe is a small Back Office Outsourcing company. Their team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Malmö, Sweden
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Established in 2021, Scandinavian Virtual Assistants is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The firm offers Back Office Outsourcing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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Law Assist is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The Sydney, Australia-based company was launched in 2023. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Istanbul, Türkiye
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Back-Up Dünyası, a Business Consulting company, was established in 2003. The team provides Business Consulting and Call Center Services.
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SEO services firm Grid Reputation is based in Kolkata, India. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Nikseam is an answering service company. Their small team is based in Ahmedabad, India and Mumbai, India. Their services include Call Center Services and Accounting.
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Launched in 2014, NuView Marketing is a midsize Largo, Florida-based answering service company. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Headquartered in Ohrid, North Macedonia and Sheridan, Wyoming, Selestra is a call center service. They provide Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Founded in 2025, Global Capability is a web design agency. The team provides Web Design and UX/UI Design and is in Nairobi, Kenya.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Cheyenne, WY
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Sassy Support (Stytix LLC) is a small Email Marketing company in Cheyenne, Wyoming and Ahmedabad, India. Their services include Email Marketing and unified communications consulting & SI.
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Founded in 2023, Evident Enterprises is a Marketing Strategy company. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Business Consulting company JECI Group, LLC offers Business Consulting and Accounting. They are located in Washington, District of Columbia and Washington, District of Columbia.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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Weyland Tech Partners is an IT strategy consulting company. They are based in Sheridan, Wyoming and have small team. They offer IT strategy consulting and Cybersecurity.
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Launched in 2023, Assistant Aly is a small Back Office Outsourcing company. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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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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$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.