Name: Virtual Gurus
Address: 630 8 Ave SW #500, Calgary, Canada, AB, T2P 1G6, CA
Telephone: 1 (403) 460-4878
Price range: $25 - $49
Rating: 4.3

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Min project size
$1,000+
Hourly rate
$25 - $49 / hr
Employees
10 - 49
Locations
Calgary, Canada
Year founded
Founded 2016

Service Lines

Back Office Outsourcing: 45%
Customer Service Outsourcing: 20%
Social Media Marketing: 20%
Transcription: 15%

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Back Office Outsourcing

Virtual Assistant: 75%
Data Entry & Processing: 15%
Writing & Content Creation Outsourcing: 10%

Customer Service Outsourcing

Chat Support Services: 50%
Phone Support Services: 50%

Transcription Focus

Audio to Text Transcription: 50%
Video to Text Transcription: 50%

Social Media Focus

Facebook Advertising: 15%
Instagram Advertising: 15%
Influencer Marketing: 10%
LinkedIn Advertising: 10%
Pinterest Advertising: 10%
Reddit Advertising: 10%
Snapchat Advertising: 10%
Tik Tok Advertising: 10%
Twitter Advertising: 10%

Industries

Business services: 35%
Non-profit: 25%
Advertising & marketing: 20%
Consumer products & services: 20%

Clients

Small Business (<$10M): 50%
Midmarket ($10M - $1B): 35%
Enterprise (>$1B): 15%

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $1,000+

Avg. hourly rate $25 - $49 /hr

Rating for cost 4.4 /5

What Clients Have Said

Virtual Gurus is recognized for providing good value for cost, with clients noting budget-friendly pricing and effective service delivery. They support various project sizes, often with single employees, and have helped reduce administrative workload significantly, enhancing overall operational efficiency.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

< $10,000 based on 12 reviews

< $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000

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Overall Review Rating

4.3

Quality 4.2
Schedule 4.4
Cost 4.4
Willing to Refer 4.3

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

Long-Term Client Relationships

Some clients have maintained long-term relationships with Virtual Gurus, indicating satisfaction with their services and the ability to adapt to ongoing business needs.
Positive Impact on Social Media and Marketing

Clients reported successful outcomes in social media and marketing efforts, including increased followers and enhanced business goals. The team was noted for their expertise and effective communication in these areas.
Positive Outcomes in Specialized Tasks

Clients noted successful outcomes in specialized tasks like website revamping, content creation, and social media management, which contributed to achieving business goals.
Impressive Online Platform

The online platform provided by Virtual Gurus for recording hours and managing tasks was highly praised for its efficiency and ease of use.
Excellent Onboarding and Selection Process

Clients appreciated the quick and efficient onboarding process, as well as the helpful tips and tricks provided. The platform for selecting and managing virtual assistants was also highly praised.
Challenges with Project Management

Some clients faced issues with project management, including poor communication, lack of follow-through, and sub-par service, indicating areas where improvements are needed.

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Back Office Outsourcing
Less than $10,000
April 2023

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"Everything was managed correctly."

Apr 28, 2023

Owner, Red Rebel Armour

Sean Rayland-Boubar

Retail
Winnipeg, Manitoba
1-10 Employees
Online Review
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A streetwear company hired Virtual Gurus to help them set up apps. Specifically, the team set up manufacturing and inventory software for the client.

Thanks to Virtual Gurus' services, the client's production times doubled. The team managed everything correctly. Overall, the project was highly successful.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Red Rebel Armour

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Red Rebel Armour is an Indigenous-made streetwear brand on a social mission.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Virtual Gurus to accomplish?

To setup up applications

SOLUTION

How did you find Virtual Gurus?

Online Search

Why did you select Virtual Gurus over others?

High ratings
Great culture fit
Company values aligned

What was the size of Virtual Gurus’s team?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Laszlo setup Katana MSRP which a manufacturing and inventory management software used for made-to-order businesses.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Our production times increased by 2x.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Everything was managed correctly.

What was your primary form of communication with Virtual Gurus?

Virtual Meeting
Email
Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Its Indigenous owned

Are there any areas for improvement or something Virtual Gurus could have done differently?

RATINGS

5.0

Accounting
Confidential
Jan. 2018 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"I love the monthly package options and the skill sets that they offer."

Apr 26, 2023

Officer, Royal LePage

Anonymous

Real estate
Fort McMurray, Alberta
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified

Virtual Gurus provides social media ads, graphic design, and bookkeeping services for a realty company. They've assigned a virtual assistant to the client to perform such tasks.

The client is pleased with Virtual Gurus' services. They understand marketing systems well and keep the client's business operating smoothly. Moreover, their communication skills have been impressive. They always check in on the client and offer truly useful skill sets.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I'm an officer at the company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Realtor

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Virtual Gurus to accomplish?

Marketing
Social Media

SOLUTION

How did you find Virtual Gurus?

Online Search

Why did you select Virtual Gurus over others?

High ratings

What was the size of Virtual Gurus’s team?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

My Virtual assistant is amazing. She does a few different types of jobs for me which include Social Media advertising, graphic design, and book keeping.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Attention to my listings, meeting deadlines,

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

My Virtual assistant has been great, she knows my marketing systems so well now and keeps my business operating smoothly. I have been using this company since 2017.

What was your primary form of communication with Virtual Gurus?

Email
Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The communication is what this company does well. There is someone always checking in with you. I love the monthly package options and the skill sets that they offer.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Virtual Gurus could have done differently?

If there is anything I ever needed changed I would tell my virtual assistant and they make that change.

RATINGS

5.0

Application Management & Support
$10,000 to $49,999
Aug. 2022 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"We have had great success working with the Virtual Gurus."

Dec 7, 2022

Customer Support Lead, Online Marketplace

Deb Gordon

Business services
Calgary, Alberta
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified

Virtual Gurus has provided customer support services for an online marketplace.

The partnership with Virtual Gurus has been a great success for the company, especially due to the Virtual Guru’s effectiveness. They have offered high-level candidates, which ensured great sucess.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I was The Customer Support lead, governing all support activites and customer interactions

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Virtual Gurus?

Ongoing customer support and supporting data activites.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We searched for Virtual Gurus who could assist with customer support and data collection and input activites.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

Ongoing customer support.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Altogether we are working with 4 Virtual Gurus ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

A willingness to learn support activites and adapt to changes has been paramount in the success of our relationship with our chosen virtual gurus.Along with a commitment to customer service and our brand initiatives.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Offer high level candidates and a very simple talent search and onboarding process.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

We have had great success working with the Virtual Gurus.

RATINGS

5.0

"Very happy overall."

Business Consulting HR Consulting
$10,000 to $49,999
Nov. 2022 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"They really listened to what I was looking for."

Dec 5, 2022

Managing Director, Candide Group

Anonymous

Financial services
Oakland, California
11-50 Employees
Online Review

Virtual Gurus has been hired by an investment company for part-time administrative support. They've transparently discussed various solutions and the cost of the services requested by the client.

Virtual Gurus has provided a suitable executive assistant for the client, and the client has been pleased with their matching skills. They've also been considerate of the client's preferred location and qualifications.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I work for a boutique registered investment advisors based in California.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Virtual Gurus?

One of our partners need part-time administrative support and we have found it challenging in the past to find this and we chose Virtual Gurus to help us select a virtually based executive assistant from their wonderful roster of assistants.

SOLUTION

How did you select this firm and what were the deciding factors?

They came to us highly rated and the mission-alignment is very important for us. Their goal to 65% of their virtual assistants from underrepresented communities by the end of 2022 is in lockstep with our values.

Describe the project in detail and walk through their service package.

Our project was very simple and that was to find PT administrative support for one of our partners and potentially other executives on staff. Their account rep walked me through various solutions and was very upfront about costs.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the engagement that demonstrate progress or success?

The executive assistant that they paired us with has worked out beautifully and I couldn't be happier.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Seamless.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They really listened to what I was looking for and helped us choose an assistant that was in the right location and had the appropriate skill set and training.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

No comment yet. We are very early in the engagement.

RATINGS

5.0

Business Consulting Market Research Public Relations
Less than $10,000
July - Nov. 2022

1.0

Quality: 1.5

Schedule: 2.0

Cost: 3.0

Willing to Refer: 0.5

"I think they need to improve their hiring processes."

Nov 22, 2022

VP of Engineering, Web Agency

Anonymous

Other industries
Ottawa, Ontario
51-200 Employees
Online Review
Verified

Virtual Gurus was challenged with providing administrative services for a web agency. They included things during scheduling, research, communication, and more.

Virtual Gurus offered sub-par service with poor communication and no follow-through. They also needed to improve their hiring processes.

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