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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 / 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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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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$50,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Beograd, Serbia
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Artifactory d.o.o. Is an ECM consulting and SI company. They specialize in ECM consulting and SI and Back Office Outsourcing and were established in 2020.
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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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$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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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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Based in Chandigarh, India, Virtual PA is a small Back Office Outsourcing company. The team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr250 - 999Makati, Philippines
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One Outsource is a Recruitment Process Outsourcing company. In Makati, Philippines, their team offers Recruitment Process Outsourcing and 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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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Surat, India
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Located in Surat, India, iARAtech Solutions is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Social Media Marketing.
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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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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Montgomery, TX
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Established in 2024, Ataraxis is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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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 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Small Back Office Outsourcing and Sales Outsourcing company The Lead Vendor, is based in Bogura, Bangladesh and Miami, Florida. The team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Sales Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Angeles, Philippines
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Established in 2016, ShoreAgents is a call center. Located in Angeles, Philippines, the team provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Karachi, Pakistan
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See all 3 projectsEPlanet Global offers web development, content management, and marketing campaign services. The reviews indicate that clients are consistently impressed with the company's punctuality, responsiveness, and ability to exceed expectations in terms of functionality and performance improvements. Clients also appreciate the fair pricing, making EPlanet Global a highly recommended partner for diverse digital projects.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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See all 3 projectsWe help multispecialty healthcare centers reduce costs while maintaining top-notch patient scheduling quality with our healthcare-focused BPO and patient contact services, ensuring improved
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Bengaluru, India
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VMG BPO is a midsize Back Office Outsourcing company. Founded in 2005, the team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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Assistent is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their small team is located in Haapsalu , Estonia. Their team offers Back Office Outsourcing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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Launched in 2010, ARC Pointe Call Center is an answering service company and Back Office Outsourcing company. The team specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pretoria, South Africa
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AdminAssist Intl. Is a small Back Office Outsourcing company located in Pretoria, South Africa. The team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Culver City, CA
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Headquartered in Culver City, California, Cherry Assistant is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Sterling, IL
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Logan IT INC is a midsize Back Office Outsourcing company. They offer Back Office Outsourcing and Graphic Design and were launched in 2015.
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Founded in 2004, Property Management Backoffice, a large Business Consulting company, is headquartered in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Their team provides Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ljubljana, Slovenia
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DonnaPro is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Launched in 2024, the company is located in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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ECommerce Virtual Assistant is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India-based team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Alpharetta, GA
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My BTLR, a Back Office Outsourcing company, is in Alpharetta, Georgia. They specialize in Back Office Outsourcing and Staffing and were established in 2016.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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Bookkeeping By Pros is a Valley Stream, New York-based Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting company. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Chipping Norton, Australia
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Launched in 2011, Outsourcing Angel is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The small team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Recruiting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Jaipur, India
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Unire Business Solution is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They provide Back Office Outsourcing and were founded in 2012.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Ann Arbor, MI
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Launched in 2014, Online VA Team, a midsize Back Office Outsourcing company, is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Their team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Saint Paul, MN
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See all 1 projectsExpert Virtual Assistants offers services in organizing and preparing reports, with a strong emphasis on efficiency and responsiveness. The feedback highlights the exceptional performance of their team, particularly Beth, who is commended for her fast, helpful, and reliable service delivery.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Glendale, CA
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See all 1 projectsDoctor Papers provides comprehensive management services for medical billing and coding, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Reviews highlight the company's exceptional attention to detail, timely delivery, and effective communication, resulting in reduced billing errors and improved financial performance. Clients appreciate their ability to integrate seamlessly with existing processes and their commitment to addressing specific needs.
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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.