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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Hollywood, FLServices provided
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See all 213 projectsRemote CoWorker is a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company specializing in offshore administrative support services, offering remote back office solutions and virtual office support. Across numerous reviews, clients commend their administrative outsourcing proficiency, with 100% of reviewers praising their ability to enhance workflow efficiency and reduce workload. Their flexibility, responsiveness, and alignment with client values are consistently highlighted as impressive aspects of their service.
$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Portland, ORServices provided
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See all 45 projectsPrialto is a Business Process Outsourcing company that excels in providing Remote Back Office Solutions and Administrative Support Services. Across various reviews, 100% of clients appreciate Prialto's prompt project management and strong cultural alignment, with more than 70% specifically highlighting their ability to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Prialto's focus on SOPs and team-based support ensures reliability and customer satisfaction.
$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Armenia, ColombiaServices provided
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See all 7 projectsSharkhelpers is a Business Process Outsourcing company specializing in Remote Back Office Solutions and Administrative Support Services. They received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with all reviewers highlighting their personalized approach, strong project management, and ability to build high-performing teams. Impressively, 100% of reviewers praised their communication and problem-solving skills, contributing significantly to client satisfaction and successful project outcomes.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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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, an e-commerce development company, was founded in 2016. They specializes in 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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Located in Charlotte , North Carolina, DigiPro360 is a call center service. Established in 2026, the team focuses on Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Roswell, GA
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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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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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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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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SkyOS BPO is an answering service company in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India. They specialize in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Largo, FL
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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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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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Misshya Technology, a call center company, is located in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India. Their services include Call Center Services and Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Lahore, Pakistan
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Founded in 2009, Digital Elites is a Customer Service Outsourcing company. Their services include Customer Service Outsourcing and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Singapore, Singapore
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Bluebox, a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company, was founded in 1981. The agency specializes in Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Back Office Outsourcing, and is midsize.
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Swatar, Malta
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Bizcuits Solutions LTD is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Founded in 2024, the firm specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lagos, Nigeria
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Launched in 2016, Asksus-ng Business Support Services Limited is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The firm provides Back Office Outsourcing and Business Consulting, and is small.
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TIMES BPO, a Market Research company, was established in 2011. The team provides Market Research and Call Center Services and is headquartered in New Delhi, India.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Dunfermline, Scotland
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JH Virtual Assistant is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They are headquartered in Dunfermline, Scotland. Their team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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Established in 2021, Infinity Connections BPO is an answering service. Located in Miami, Florida and Barranquilla, Colombia, the team focuses on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Dyope is an answering service. The team provides Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing, and the company is located in Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerLorain, OH
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See all 1 projectsAsset4You Professional Business Services offers virtual assistant services, specializing in affiliate link setup, site promotion, and updating specials for fashion-related businesses. Reviews highlight the company's ability to meet deadlines, provide thorough information, and effectively manage projects, with particular praise for their dedication and attention to detail, regardless of project size or budget.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Nairobi, Kenya
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Midsize Back Office Outsourcing company Impact Outsourcing Limited, is in Nairobi, Kenya. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nagercoil, India
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Back Office Outsourcing company WhiteBliss was launched in 2015. The team provides Back Office Outsourcing and Broadcast Video.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Guwahati, India
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Neeyor Technologies is a Market Research company. Launched in 2016, the team specializes in Market Research and Contract Manufacturing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Libertyville, IL
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ThinkNChange, a Back Office Outsourcing company, is in Libertyville, Illinois and Kingston, Jamaica. They focus on Back Office Outsourcing and Cybersecurity.
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Dispatch Lane is a telephone answering service. Launched in 2020, the firm specializes in Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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BPO-RCM is a call center founded in 2022. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Plexus BPO, a call center service, was established in 2024. They offers Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mountain View, CA
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Sonify is a small IT managed services company headquartered in Mountain View, California. The team specializes in IT managed services and Call Center Services.
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OnDutyOps LLC is a call center founded in 2025. Located in Claymont, Delaware, the team focuses on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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SolvdIT Solutions is a call center established in 2020. The agency specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Medbpo360 llc, a Back Office Outsourcing company, was established in 2026. They provides Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Pune, India
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Kavya Sourcing is a midsize Back Office Outsourcing company founded in 2007. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Advertising.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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Ecommercesupportteam is a midsize Lviv, Ukraine-based IT staff augmentation company. Their services include IT staff augmentation and Call Center Services.
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Virtual Ninja is an answering service company. They were founded in 2019, and their services include Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ohrid, North Macedonia
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OptaVista is a small web development firm in Sheridan, Wyoming and Ohrid, North Macedonia. Their services include Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Portland, OR
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39/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Hollywood, FL
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39/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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36.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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36.8/40.018.4/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Doylestown, PA
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35.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Gilbert, AZ
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37.6/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Berkeley, CA
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35.4/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Coimbatore, India
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37.8/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Newport Beach, CA
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34.3/40.019.4/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999San Pablo City, Philippines
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36.7/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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36.8/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Makati, Philippines
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37.1/40.020/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Kyiv, Ukraine
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35.8/40.019.6/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Santa Fe, NM
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33.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Amsterdam, Netherlands
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33/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr250 - 999West Hollywood, CA
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33/40.017/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience7/10 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 - 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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36/40.019.4/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Wilmington, DE
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34.4/40.020/20 Reviews4.6/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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35.8/40.017/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10,000+Mandaluyong, Philippines
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32.2/40.015.2/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Orlando, FL
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35.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999
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31.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Sacramento, CA
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31.1/40.020/20 Reviews3.3/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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36.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999
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34.3/40.016.6/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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31.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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34.6/40.017/20 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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36.7/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Back Office Outsourcing25% Virtual Assistant90% 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.