The Hour is a U.S.-based Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Virtual Assistant provider specializing in Insurance Operations, Real Estate, E-commerce, and Healthcare Outsourcing and remote team support for startups, SMEs, and growing enterprises.
We help insurance agencies, MGAs, and service businesses build reliable remote teams by providing trained professionals who integrate seamlessly into existing workflows. Our teams operate as an extension of client operations, allowing businesses to reduce operational workload and focus on growth and client relationships.
Key Service Areas
Insurance Operations Support
Policy checking and review
Certificate of Insurance (COI) processing
Policy renewals and endorsements
Agency Management System updates
Insurance back-office processing
Operational & Business Support
Back-office administration and data entry
Accounting and Bookkeeping
Real Estate and Property Management
CRM management and reporting
Customer support via chat, email, and phone
Virtual assistant and executive support
Data processing and data annotation
Technology & Innovation
We combine experienced professionals with AI-powered workflow tools to improve operational efficiency, accuracy, and turnaround time. Our teams leverage AI-assisted data processing, automation, and quality checks to streamline workflows and support scalable business operations.
The Hour’s mission is to help businesses build scalable remote teams, improve operational efficiency, and focus on growth while we handle the operational workload.
Min project size
$1,000+
Hourly rate
< $25 / hr
Employees
50 - 249
Locations
Great Neck Plaza, NY
Year founded
Founded 2015
Languages
5 Languages that we service
English
Spanish
Dutch
French
Hindi
1 Locations
Great Neck Plaza , NY
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Pricing Snapshot
Min. project size
$1,000+
Avg. hourly rate
< $25
/hr
Rating for cost
5
/5
What Clients Have Said
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services offers competitive pricing, with projects costing less than $10,000 for some clients and around $100K for others. Clients consistently mention good value for the cost, efficient service, and high-quality work, making them a strong choice for budget-conscious businesses.
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services Review Insights
Overall Review Rating
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.9
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
Top Mentions
Review Highlights
Increased Efficiency and Streamlined Operations
The Hour has helped clients across different sectors to streamline their operations and increase efficiency, allowing them to focus on core business activities and growth.
Room for Technological Advancements
Some clients suggested incorporating advanced technological tools, such as AI-driven analytics, to further enhance The Hour's offerings and provide deeper insights into operational performance.
Expertise in Various Industries
The Hour's expertise spans multiple industries, including insurance, finance, e-commerce, and recruitment, effectively managing diverse tasks like quoting, CRM management, and database building.
Adaptability and Learning Capability
Reviewers commended The Hour's adaptability and quick learning capabilities, especially in taking on new responsibilities and mastering new tools or industries.
Positive Team Dynamics and Culture Fit
The culture fit with clients is frequently mentioned, with The Hour's team being seen as an extension of the client's company, fostering a collaborative and seamless working relationship.
Effective Communication and Responsiveness
Clients noted The Hour's effective communication through various channels, including virtual meetings and messaging apps, highlighting their responsiveness and ability to adapt to client needs.
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The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services Reviews
Back Office OutsourcingCustomer Service OutsourcingSocial Media Marketing
Confidential
Jan. 2023 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"The people quality is wonderful."
Jan 22, 2025
Founder/Owner, RPM Agency
Michele Robbins
Verified
Insurance
Denver, Colorado
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services provides backend support for an insurance agency. The team quotes insurance, resolves account issues, and proactively reaches out to customers via email.
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services' work has made the client more efficient and productive. The team is affordable and attentive to all the details. The client loves their team and feels they are an extension of their company. Overall, the client highly recommends the team.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Founder/Owner of RPM Agency
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Provide insurance for home, auto, commercial and life.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services to accomplish?
Get backend support/help
Get the support affordably
Hope the staff would be trainable
SOLUTION
How did you find The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services?
Online Search
Why did you select The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services over others?
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Company values aligned
How many teammates from The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Quoting insurance; resolving account issues with client's mortgage company, or the insurance carrier; using email templates to proactively reach out to current and potential customers; meeting with our company daily; follow existing and new processes and procedures, for Commercial Lines and Personal Lines of insurance.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Our company is more effecient and productive with The Hour at pay rates we can afford. The bonus is we LOVE our team...we feel they are an extension of our company
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Our team is managed by Vish, who in fact was our first VA from The Hour. We are so confident with everything we have with our VA's because of Vish! We've referred other insurance agencies to The Hour and Vish several times. Whenever a concern comes up, it is rapidly resolved. Even when a VA needed a lot of additional training, that person become extra attentive to all the details.....
What was your primary form of communication with The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services?
Virtual Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Everyone's attitude. You can train a skill, but you can't train someone to kind or nice. The people quality is wonderful.
Are there any areas for improvement or something The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services could have done differently?
None I can think of because anything that comes up is quickly addressed and resolved with Vish.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"I already have multiple times.
Recruitment Services for Technical Recruitment Firm
HR Consulting
$50,000 to $199,999
Dec. 2013 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services’ understanding of our business, needs, and goals is exceptional.”
Aug 8, 2022
CEO, Grit Matters
Amy Caruso
Verified
Other industries
San Francisco, California
1-10 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
The Hour was hired by a technical recruitment firm to source and recruit candidates to help them scale their end clients' teams. They've helped build out and iterate on the client's recruitment processes.
The Hour has, on a repeated basis, presented qualified candidates who have since been hired and onboarded successfully. Their keen understanding of the client's business, needs, and goals allows them to source high-quality candidates that match. They remain flexible, articulate, and accommodating.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the CEO of Grit Matters, a technical recruitment firm specializing in all technical roles.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services?
We needed assistance on the recruiting and sourcing front.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
I’ve used The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services as a technical recruiter to fully scale the product and engineering teams that we worked with. They’ve helped us build out and iterate on recruiting processes and forge partnerships with candidates while delivering the best-in-class experience.
They’ve provided pre-screening support and full-cycle reporting in a very fast-paced environment and actively sourced and engaged various candidates. They’ve helped us source and screen designers, Cloud engineers, solutions architects, front- and backend engineers, and web developers.
What is the team composition?
I’ve worked with one individual from The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services.
How did you come to work with The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services?
We found The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services through a referral.
How much have you invested with them?
We’ve spent somewhere between $50,000–$60,000 so far.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in December 2013, and we still work with them on an as-needed basis.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
On a repeated basis, they’ve presented qualified candidates who were then hired, onboarded, and had a long tenure with the company.
How did The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services perform from a project management standpoint?
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services has been outstanding in terms of project management. They’re incredibly organized and have excellent communication skills. They use project management tools such as Trello to keep everything on time and organized. They are highly effective, efficient, and calm under pressure — they are able to manage multiple projects and tasks at the same time and ensure that our needs and our clients’ needs are met. They’re dedicated to completing a job well done.
We typically communicate through email, Zoom, Google Meet, Slack, and Skype.
What did you find most impressive about them?
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services’ understanding of our business, needs, and goals is exceptional. We appreciate their team mentality and customer-focused approach. They’re always willing to accommodate our requests and any changes and adjustments in the scope.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, I have no complaints.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Virtual Assistant Services for Insurance Company
Back Office Outsourcing
Confidential
Jan. 2026 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Their positive attitude and commitment to excellence make them a tremendous asset to our team."
May 29, 2026
Executive, Universal Benefit Plans
Anonymous
Verified
Insurance
VA Boston Healthcare System, Brockton Campus, Massachusetts
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services provides a virtual assistant to an insurance company. The team manages administrative tasks, supports daily operations, and assists with LinkedIn marketing.
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services has increased efficiency and streamlined operations for the client. The team meets deadlines and communicates effectively through virtual meetings. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication are hallmarks of their work.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I'm an executive at an insurance company. We provide personalized employee benefits consulting, helping employers in Massachusetts reduce premium costs through tailored market analyses and customized benefit solutions.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services?
We needed help with back-office administrative services.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services provides us with a virtual assistant who helps us with various tasks, including managing administrative tasks, supporting daily operations, and assisting with LinkedIn marketing initiatives. The team also organizes back-office processes, helps with marketing campaigns, and supports client-related activities.
What is the team composition?
We work with one teammate from The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services.
How did you come to work with The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services?
We received an email from them. We chose them because they had high ratings, their pricing fit our budget, they were a great culture fit, they offered good value for the cost, and their company values aligned with ours.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working with them in January 2026, and the engagement is ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services’ work accuracy is very important to us and shows their success. We’ve also seen increased efficiency and smoother operations.
How did The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services perform from a project management standpoint?
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services definitely meets deadlines. We communicate via virtual meetings.
What did you find most impressive about them?
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services’ professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication have been invaluable. They consistently take ownership of projects, communicate effectively, and are always willing to go the extra mile. Their work is thorough, reliable, and accurate.Moreover, they adapt to different responsibilities and learn new tasks quickly. Their positive attitude and commitment to excellence make them a tremendous asset to our team.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, everything seems fine now.
RATINGS
5.0
"Highly recommend them."
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Back-Office Outsourcing for Insurance Brokerage
Back Office Outsourcing
Less than $10,000
Nov. 2025 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services’ team members are hard workers."
May 21, 2026
Manager, Integrity Insurance Agency
Savannah Long
Verified
Insurance
Bennett, Colorado
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services provides back-office support to an insurance brokerage. The team handles re-rating clients, calling carriers, uploading information, and other tasks.
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services has helped the client gain more business and focus on client interaction. The team delivers on time and communicates well through virtual meetings. The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services is hardworking and has excellent training.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m a manager at Integrity Insurance Agency, an insurance brokerage.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services?
We needed help with re-quoting our clients and other back-office tasks.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services has been helping us with re-rating our clients to ensure they have the best rates. This work allows us to have more time to keep a good relationship with our clients. The team also calls carriers, uploads information, and takes care of other tasks.
What is the team composition?
We’ve been working with 2–5 members of The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services’ team.
How did you come to work with The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services?
Someone referred The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services to me. I chose them over other options because their pricing fit our budget, and their company values aligned with ours.
How much have you invested with them?
So far, we’ve spent less than $10,000 with them.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working with them in November 2025, and our engagement is ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Thanks to The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services’ work, we’ve gained more business and helped our other office staff focus on the interaction with the clients. We’re completely caught up and able to bring in more business.
How did The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services perform from a project management standpoint?
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services delivers on time, which is impressive. They have priorities, and their communication is great. We mainly communicate through virtual meetings.
What did you find most impressive about them?
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services’ team members are hard workers; they don’t call in sick. They’re already trained and very trainable on what we do.
Are there any areas they could improve?
There’s nothing they could improve on; they’re great.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Back Office Outsourcing for IT Company
Back Office OutsourcingIT Managed Services
$10,000 to $49,999
Jan. 2025 - May 2026
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"The price and Charlie's willingness to help all the time stood out."
May 14, 2026
CTO, Harvest MSP
Justin Wright
Verified
Information technology
New Lenox, Illinois
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services provided virtual assistant services for an IT company. The team helped with day-to-day tasks and backend work like security reports.
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services completed tasks to the client's satisfaction. The team was willing to help and learn new tools to support the client. The partnership was cost-effective.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the CTO of Harvest MSP
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
IT Projects and Managed Servies. We also provide low voltage and security products.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services to accomplish?
Back Office
Virtual Assistant
SOLUTION
How did you find The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services?
Referral
Other
Why did you select The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services over others?
Pricing fit our budget
Referred to me
How many teammates from The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services were assigned to this project?
1 Employee
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Charile doesnt have a specific project. He helps with day to day tasks and back end work like security reports.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Tasks being completed is really the only measure.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Charlie did not need to do much management. It was more about doing tasks, customer support, and learning new tools to help get them setup.
What was your primary form of communication with The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services?
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Price and Charlie's willingness to help all the time.
Are there any areas for improvement or something The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services could have done differently?
Just continue to learn more about IT and keep providing great service.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Back-Office Outsourcing for Insurance Company
Back Office Outsourcing
$50,000 to $199,999
Mar. 2023 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They're responsive, reliable, and consistent with the workflow."
May 13, 2026
Head of Operations, Insurance Company
Neel Shanoy
Verified
Insurance
St. Petersburg, Florida
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services provides back-office services for an insurance agency. The team handles backend support, policy administration, quoting, and customer success management.
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services has helped the client organize their workflow and save time on repetitive backend tasks. The team is responsive, reliable, accountable, and accurate. They communicate via in-person and virtual meetings, email, and messaging apps.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Head of Operations of an insurance company.
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
We are an insurance agency handling multiple lines of coverage, including homeowners, auto, flood, and commercial insurance.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services to accomplish?
Commercial and personal quoting
Client success
SOLUTION
How did you find The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services?
Online Search
Why did you select The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services over others?
High ratings
Pricing fit our budget
Good value for cost
How many teammates from The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services were assigned to this project?
6-10 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Backend insurance support, policy administration, commercial and personal quoting and customer success management.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Our workflow are more organized, process is smootehr and our team in Florida spends less time on repetitve backend task.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
They're responsive, reliable, and consistent with the workflow.
What was your primary form of communication with The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services?
In-Person Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Reliability
Responsiveness
Accuracy
Accountability
Are there any areas for improvement or something The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services could have done differently?
Nothing as of now.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
CRM Mgmt & Workflow Optimization for Digital Mktg Agency
Back Office OutsourcingCRM Consulting and SI
$10,000 to $49,999
Aug. 2023 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Their accountability, efficiency, and responsiveness stand out."
Apr 20, 2026
Client Success Manager, Digital Mktg Agency
Mohit Sharma
Verified
Advertising & marketing
Brooklyn, New York
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services provides CRM management and workflow optimization support for a digital marketing firm. They handle backend operations and data management.
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services has helped the client focus on other marketing workflows, resulting in business growth. The team's support has sped up the client's tasks and made their operations run more smoothly. They're also reliable, responsive, and efficient.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Client Success Manager of a digital marketing agency.
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Helps brands grow through influencer marketing and data driven digital marketing strategies.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services to accomplish?
CRM Mnagement
Workflow Optimization
SOLUTION
How did you find The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services?
Online Search
Why did you select The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services over others?
Pricing fit our budget
Good value for cost
How many teammates from The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Backend operations, data management, workflow coordination and process optimization.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Our media deals are getting done by thehour team and by this we have managed to focus on other marketing workflows resulting our business is growing and our tasks are handeled faster and overall operations run more smoothly.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Reliable
Responsive
Consistently on time.
What was your primary form of communication with The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Their accountability, efficiency, and responsiveness stand out.
Are there any areas for improvement or something The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services could have done differently?
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services provides backend support to a financial services company. The team manages data, handles documentation, and coordinates workflow for mortgage processes.
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services has helped the client organize their processes, speed up task handling, and streamline their operations. The team is reliable, responsive, and punctual.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Mortgage Sr. Operation Manager of a financial services company.
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
We provide home loan solutions including purchase refinance and other mortagage programs.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services to accomplish?
Backend support
Organizing financial contracts
SOLUTION
How did you find The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services?
Online Search
Referral
Why did you select The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services over others?
High ratings
Pricing fit our budget
Good value for cost
How many teammates from The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Backend support, data management, documentation handling and workflow coordination for mortgage processes.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Processes are more organised, task are ghandling faster and overall work is smoother.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Reliable, responsive and consistently on time.
What was your primary form of communication with The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
They are highly adaptable to AI technology.
Are there any areas for improvement or something The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services could have done differently?
Currently no.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Operational Support for Insurance & Employee Benefits Co
AI AgentsBack Office OutsourcingBusiness Consulting
$200,000 to $999,999
Aug. 2021 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"I was impressed with their proactive updates."
Apr 16, 2026
Client Service Manager (Benefits), Insurance & Benefits Co
Neil Khanna
Insurance
Richmond, British Columbia
51-200 Employees
Online Review
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services provides operational support to an insurance and employee benefits firm. The team handles data management, workflow management, and operational support.
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services has helped the client organize their work and complete tasks on time. The team is proactive, responsive, and reliable. They provide detailed and summarized reports at the end of each day and have a fast turnaround time.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Client Service Manager (Benefits) of an insurance and employee benefits company.
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Provide insurance and employee benefits solutions to individuals and businesses.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services to accomplish?
Operation Support
Renewals
Executive Assistance
SOLUTION
How did you find The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services?
Online Search
Referral
Why did you select The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services over others?
High ratings
Pricing fit our budget
Good value for cost
Referred to me
How many teammates from The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services were assigned to this project?
180
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Backened support, data management, workflow handling and operational assistance.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Work is more organized, tasks are completed on time and our in house team has less operational work.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Smooth, responsive and consistently on time.
What was your primary form of communication with The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services?
In-Person Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
I was impressed with their proactive updates. Detailed and summarized day end reports and turn around time is very fast.
Are there any areas for improvement or something The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services could have done differently?
Overall very reliable so nothing for now.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Operational Support for E-Commerce Company
Back Office Outsourcing
$10,000 to $49,999
Mar. 2022 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“Overall, they’re very dependable.”
Apr 2, 2026
Finance Manager, E-Commerce Company
Calvin Ahuja
Verified
eCommerce
Ames, Iowa
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services provides operational support for an e-commerce company. Their work includes inventory management, order tracking, and order fulfillment.
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services has helped the client improve order tracking, inventory management, and operational efficiency. The team is reliable, responsive, and punctual. They communicate well through in-person and virtual meetings, email, and messaging apps.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the finance manager of an e-commerce company that sells equipment for heavy industrial vehicles.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services to accomplish for your e-commerce business?
We needed help with operations support.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services manages our e-commerce backend operations, including inventory management, warehouse coordination, and order tracking to ensure smooth order fulfillment. The main focus is on inventory management and order tracking since those are critical to our day-to-day operations. The team also coordinates with the warehouse to ensure smooth order fulfillment from processing to final delivery.
What is the team composition?
We work with 9 members of The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services’ team.
How did you come to work with The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services?
We found them through an online search and the Clutch website. We chose them because they had high ratings, and their pricing fit our budget.
How much have you invested with them?
Confidential
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in March 2022, and the engagement is ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Thanks to The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services’ work, we’re tracking orders more accurately, managing inventory better, and running overall operations smoother with fewer delays.
How did The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services perform from a project management standpoint?
The Hour - Back Office and Virtual Assistant Services is reliable, responsive, and consistent with on-time task handling. We communicate via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, and email or messaging apps.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Their punctuality and accuracy are impressive.
Are there any areas they could improve?
Overall, they’re very dependable.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
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