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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 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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BackTech is a social media marketing firm. Their small team is based in Houston, Texas. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Swastika Universe is an Accounting company. Founded in 2023, the agency is in Belagavi, India. Their services include Accounting and Market Research.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Imus, Philippines
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Support 360 Contact BPO Services is a call center. Their small team of employees is located in Imus, Philippines. Their team offers Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Founded in 2024, OQP Virtual Solutions is an answering service. Based in , the team offers Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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FIXBILLING LLC, a Business Consulting company, is located in St. Petersburg, Florida. They focus on Business Consulting and Call Center Services and were founded in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Surry Hills, Australia
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Founded in 2022, Employmate is a small Back Office Outsourcing company based in Surry Hills, Australia and Cape Town, South Africa. Their team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Sales Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Universal Collaborators is an Advertising company in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2018, the team specializes in Advertising and Email Marketing.
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CALLEROLOGY SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED, an answering service, is in Agra, India. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Launched in 2025, Voxis is an Email Marketing company. In Los Angeles, California, the team specializes in Email Marketing and Call Center Services.
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NYX BPO, an answering service company, is headquartered in Nasr city , Egypt. They specialize in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing and were established in 2025.
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$25,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Nxtgen Analytics & Services Pvt Ltd is an answering service. Based in Bolpur P, India, the team offers Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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EVOLVE IQ TECH is a Navi Mumbai, India-based SEO company. Launched in 2025, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Jakarta, Indonesia
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Business Consulting company Sophistec Global is located in Jakarta, Indonesia. Their services include Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Back Office Outsourcing company eData Services US, L.L.C. Was established in 2001. The agency provides Back Office Outsourcing and Transcription.
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Columbus, OH
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PrimeSync offers services such as accounts receivable management, tenant communications, and support for Spanish-speaking clients. Overall, the reviews highlight PrimeSync's high quality of work, effective project management, and convenience of remote workers, leading to increased collections and alleviated workloads for clients. The company's ability to meet expectations and deadlines is also consistently praised.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999București, Romania
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AktivCalls is a call center company. They are headquartered in București, Romania and have midsize team. Their services include Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerEdinburgh, Scotland
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Netsu, a Back Office Outsourcing company, was launched in 2024. The company focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Esi-Call is a call center company. Located in Sidi Bel Abbès, Algeria, the firm provides Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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GovCon Solutions is an Atlanta, Georgia-based Procurement Support company. Founded in 2023, the team specializes in Procurement Support and Content Writing Services.
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Launched in 2023, Oratio Consultancy Solutions is a Business Consulting company. Their team provides Business Consulting and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wu Hu Shi, China
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See all 2 projectsAnhui Ranhe Information Technology Co., Ltd. offers customer service answering services and call center outsourcing solutions, demonstrating a high level of professionalism and efficiency. Reviews highlight the company's excellent service quality, efficient communication, and strong project management capabilities. Potential areas for improvement include enhancing cooperation, although overall feedback is positive and emphasizes their experienced service teams and system support.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bogotá, Colombia
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DRS Consulting is a Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company launched in 2013. The team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Marion, IA
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Iowa Answering Service, Inc. Is a telephone answering service and Back Office Outsourcing company established in 1988. The team offers Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Helsinki, Finland
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ILS Intertrade and Logistic Service Oy, a Back Office Outsourcing company, is located in Helsinki, Finland. Founded in 2001, the team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Air Freight.
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BPO Solution is an answering service company and Back Office Outsourcing company. Headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, the team focuses on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Moeen, a Back Office Outsourcing company, is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Wells, England
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Phone answering service TelePA was launched in 2004. Based in Wells, England, the team offers Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Barrie, Canada
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ExecutiveAssistance Business Solutions Inc. Is a small Barrie, Canada-based Back Office Outsourcing company. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Mainz, Germany
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Cloudsecretary is an answering service company. Their small team is headquartered in Mainz, Germany. Their team specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cape Town, South Africa
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3iSolutions is a call center. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, the firm was founded in 2003. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Telephone answering service BlackThumb Solutions was established in 2016. The team focuses on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Wordwrap Associates Inc. Is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The Toronto, Canada-based company was founded in 1983. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Transcription.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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Yin Executive Services, a Back Office Outsourcing company, was launched in 2020. The small team provides Back Office Outsourcing and Event Management.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Tallahassee, FL
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Launched in 2020, Apini Virtual is a small branding company. Their team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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CAS Global Back Office Services is an Accounting company founded in 2007. The midsize team specializes in Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Roseville, MN
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DBI Consulting is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The Roseville, Minnesota-based team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Barnstaple, England
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Located in Barnstaple, England, PressPlayCalls is a small Customer Service Outsourcing company. The team provides Customer Service Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Caracas, Venezuela
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Headquartered in Caracas, Venezuela, Americankpo is a small Back Office Outsourcing company. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Quincy, MA
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Elevate Technology Solutions, a Back Office Outsourcing company, was launched in 2011. The team offers Back Office Outsourcing and cloud consulting & SI and is headquartered in Quincy,
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Ethos Technologies is a Cybersecurity company. They are located in Salem, Virginia and have small team of experts. Their services include Cybersecurity and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Pinscreen is a small AR/VR development company. Founded in 2015, the team specializes in AR/VR development and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Small call center service The Quality Life, is headquartered in Queens, New York. The team provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Pismo Beach, CA
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AUXILEE Bookkeeping Services is an Accounting company. The agency is headquartered in Pismo Beach, California. Their services include Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Gjilan, Kosovo
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SD IT Services, a Customer Service Outsourcing company, is located in Gjilan, Kosovo and Pristina, Kosovo. Founded in 2022, the team focuses on Customer Service Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Dubai Data Entry is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, their small team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Business Consulting. The agency was launched in
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Barcelona, Spain
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Essentiel Outsourcing S.L, an answering service company, was launched in 2018. The team offers Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Bengaluru, India
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VSSR Consulting llp is a Customer Service Outsourcing company. The team is located in Bengaluru, India and Mysuru, India, and their services include Customer Service Outsourcing and Sales
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Bengaluru, India
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Call center company GlobalDial Services was launched in 2014. The agency focuses on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing, and is midsize.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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Customer Service Outsourcing company DataAngle Technologies Pvt Ltd was established in 2015. The firm provides Customer Service Outsourcing and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lake Dallas, TX
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See all 1 projectsAspen Media LLC provides efficient and effective problem-solving services, primarily through phone communication, ensuring minimal disruption to client work sites. The company is lauded for its budget-friendly pricing and ability to handle client issues promptly, exceeding expectations. The overall feedback highlights their capability to reach potential customers and resolve concerns swiftly.
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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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$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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$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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$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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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Amsterdam, Netherlands
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999London, England
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Santa Fe, NM
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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 - 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Los Altos, CA
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Indianapolis, IN
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Vilnius, Lithuania
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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.