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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 - 999Johannesburg, South Africa
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Launched in 2008, DSG is a Customer Service Outsourcing company. The team focuses on Customer Service Outsourcing and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Islamabad, Pakistan
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See all 1 projectsIntelligent Solutions is a project management firm specializing in human resources, data entry, and compliance support. The company is praised for its meticulous project management capabilities, completing projects within time and budget constraints. Most feedback (around 90%) is positive, citing smooth communication, though some suggest improvements in the tone of client communications.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Columbia, MD
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Founded in 2001, Powerweave Software Services is an e-commerce development company. Their services include E-Commerce Development and ERP consulting and SI.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Lahore, Pakistan
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TeloSolution, a call center, is based in Lahore, Pakistan and Lahore, Pakistan. Launched in 2017, the team focuses on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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BPM CONSULTING SAS is a call center company. They are located in Bogotá, Colombia, and their services include Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999
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Back Office Outsourcing company SunTec Data was founded in 1999. The firm offers Back Office Outsourcing and Data Annotation Services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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See all 1 projectsAffiliated Outsourcing is an outbound sales and customer service company, known for its ability to generate new business and handle customer issues effectively. Reviewers highlight their well-spoken staff, contributing to a $14,000 monthly savings for clients. While the service is praised, there is a suggestion for enhancing performance metrics.
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Back Office Outsourcing company GoVirtuals is headquartered in Taguig, Philippines. Established in 2022, the team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Birmingham, England
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Virtalent is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their midsize team of employees is located in Birmingham, England. Their team provides Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr250 - 999Huntington Beach, CA
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Back Office Outsourcing company TaskBullet is based in Huntington Beach, California. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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See all 2 projectsWorldwide Call Centers is a reliable provider of inbound call and appointment scheduling services. Clients emphasize the company's strong performance, responsiveness, and improved communication, with 100% positive feedback and no suggested areas for improvement. Many reviewers note significant cost savings, with annual expenditures ranging from $50,000 to $199,999.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Chişinău, Moldova
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IShunea Tech Solutions is a Chişinău, Moldova-based Back Office Outsourcing company. They offer Back Office Outsourcing and Custom Software Development.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Hoang Mai, Vietnam
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Pure Moderation is a Customer Service Outsourcing company. Launched in 2006, the agency focuses on Customer Service Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Chennai, India
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Launched in 2009, ISPL Support Services is a midsize Customer Service Outsourcing company. Their services include Customer Service Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Exeter, England
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Joanne Manville Virtual Assistance is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They focus on Back Office Outsourcing and were launched in 2015.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999
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See all 3 projectsGetCallers provides services including social media management, appointment setting, cold calling, inbound customer service, and virtual assistant tasks. The overall feedback indicates a high level of satisfaction with their services, particularly noting their hard work and quality results, such as increased followers, traffic, and clients. Reviewers appreciated their effective communication and professionalism, with no significant areas for improvement mentioned.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Caribbean, Saint Lucia
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Launched in 2012, itel is a large Caribbean, Saint Lucia-based Customer Service Outsourcing company. Their services include Customer Service Outsourcing and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Balaclava, Australia
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Away Digital Teams is a Balaclava, Australia-based Back Office Outsourcing company. Established in 2016, the team offers Back Office Outsourcing and IT staff augmentation.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Durrës, Albania
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See all 1 projectsClimbia BPO provides customer support services with a focus on handling English-speaking clients for digital marketing agencies. The overall feedback highlights their proficiency in understanding complex ad systems and delivering competent service, especially in English. Their rigorous hiring process ensures experienced staff, which was noted as impressive by clients, although a desire for a broader range of services was mentioned.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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Integreon, a large Back Office Outsourcing company, is headquartered in New York, New York and Makati, Philippines. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Transcription.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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See all 2 projectsAvirtual specializes in providing virtual assistance and back office services, such as administrative support and social media management. Reviews present a mixed picture: while one client expressed severe dissatisfaction with their website development and security practices, another praised their administrative services for saving over $1,000 monthly and improving internal processes. Avirtual's commitment to quality and dedication was noted by one reviewer, while another highlighted significant issues with accountability and professionalism.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsOkayRelax offers a range of virtual assistant services, including research, responding to inquiries, and summarizing content. Overall feedback highlights issues with timeliness and communication, although clients appreciate the dashboard feature for tracking task progress. Improvements are noted in their commitment to service promises and customer interaction.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Mandaluyong, Philippines
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ConnectOS is an IT strategy consulting company. Located in Mandaluyong, Philippines and Melbourne, Australia, the firm provides IT strategy consulting and IT managed services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Canton, OH
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SupportSave, an answering service company, was launched in 2004. The large team focuses on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Iloilo City, Philippines
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Outsourced VA is a small Customer Service Outsourcing company. Established in 2009, the team provides Customer Service Outsourcing and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$25,000+< $25 / hr10,000+Los Angeles, CA
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VXI Global Solutions Inc. Is a Customer Service Outsourcing company established in 1998. The company offers Customer Service Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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Back Office Outsourcing company The Medicator's was launched in 2003. Based in Naperville, Illinois and Davis, California, the team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Cerritos, CA
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Hire Live Support Inc is an answering service company. Established in 2009, the agency specializes in Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Makati, Philippines
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One Outsource is a midsize Recruitment Process Outsourcing company established in 2003. Their services include Recruitment Process Outsourcing and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New Farm, Australia
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Linked VA, a Back Office Outsourcing company, was launched in 2021. The agency focuses on Back Office Outsourcing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr250 - 999Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Established in 2018, YellowStone Xperiences is a midsize Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based IT staff augmentation company. Their team focuses on IT staff augmentation and Custom Software Development.
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CGBusinessSolutions, a midsize call center company, is located in Bacolod, Philippines. The team focuses on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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See all 1 projectsBerkshire Receptionists is a company specializing in answering services. The overall feedback indicates challenges during the transition, with considerable administrative time spent addressing repetitive issues. No significant areas for improvement were noted, although the reviewer indicated potential updates if the service improves. Overall, the feedback suggests room for enhancement in service delivery.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Birmingham, England
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Founded in 2007, Time etc is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The team offers Back Office Outsourcing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Lusaka, Zambia
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See all 1 projectsCrystalised Outsprint offers ICT systems development, focusing on electronic case management systems, user training, and post-implementation support. The reviews highlight their dedication to customer needs and delivering value for cost. Clients appreciate their responsiveness and the successful achievement of project milestones through virtual meetings, with no significant areas for improvement noted.
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RTP Virtual Assistants is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They are in Orlando, Florida, and their services include Back Office Outsourcing.
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Based in Chandigarh, India, Virtual PA is a small Back Office Outsourcing company. The team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Taguig, Philippines
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MicroSourcing, a Back Office Outsourcing company, is headquartered in Taguig, Philippines and Lewisville, Texas. They offer Back Office Outsourcing and Transcription and were launched in 2004.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249East Greenwich Township, NJ
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Talley., a Back Office Outsourcing company, was launched in 1984. The firm offers Back Office Outsourcing and Event Marketing, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Athena, a large Back Office Outsourcing company, is located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10,000+Fort Lauderdale, FL
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DocVA, an Email Marketing company, was established in 2000. They specializes in Email Marketing and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Noida, India
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Volans Infomatics Pvt. Ltd. Is a Noida, India-based call center. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Valatam - Virtual Assistance Latin America is a small Back Office Outsourcing company launched in 2016. Their team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Recruiting.
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PCCI GROUP is a call center in Tanzania. Founded in 2001, the team specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Iloilo City, Philippines
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OBPO is a call center. The large Iloilo City, Philippines-based team specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing. The firm was founded in 2000.
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Befree UK is a London, England-based Back Office Outsourcing company. Founded in 2006, the team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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$5,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Mandaluyong, Philippines
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In Mandaluyong, Philippines and Manila, Philippines, HSN Philippines, Inc. Is a phone answering service. The team focuses on Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Fortitude Valley, Australia
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Diversify Offshore Staffing Solutions is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They were established in 2011, and their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Woburn, MA
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ScribeEMR, Inc. Is a phone answering service. They specialize in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing and were launched in 2016.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Nagpur, India
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Founded in 2007, DhanInfo is a midsize Nagpur, India-based Back Office Outsourcing company. Their team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting.
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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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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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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 / 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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$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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$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
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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.