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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Hollywood, FLServices provided
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See all 189 projectsRemote CoWorker is a provider of Offshore Back Office and Administrative Support Services, offering virtual assistant solutions tailored to various business needs. Their reviews reveal a high level of client satisfaction, with 90% of reviewers highlighting their effective communication and responsiveness. Clients consistently praise their project management and ability to streamline administrative tasks, enhancing overall productivity and operational efficiency.
$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Portland, ORServices provided
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See all 45 projectsPrialto is a Business Process Outsourcing company that offers Administrative Support Services and Remote Office Support. The company is well-regarded for its efficient project management, with 100% of reviews noting timely delivery and responsive communication. Clients appreciate Prialto’s team-oriented approach and ability to integrate seamlessly with their operations. About 70% of reviews highlight their excellent value for cost and cultural fit.
$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 / hr50 - 249Dumaguete City, Philippines
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Established in 2019, VORTEX BPO OPC, a midsize answering service company, is in Dumaguete City, Philippines. Their team focuses on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Elite VA Girls LLC is a social media marketing firm in St. Petersburg, Florida. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Back Office Outsourcing and were established in 2019.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancer
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CLAPO is a Back Office Outsourcing and Business Continuity Management company. They are in bangalore, India, and their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Business Continuity Management.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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TecnoEffort Web Solutions is an e-commerce development company. They were established in 2017, and their services include E-Commerce Development and Web Development.
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Process Shepherd is a call center service headquartered in Dover, Delaware. The team specializes in Call Center Services and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Glasgow, Scotland
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Taskaler is a Customer Service Outsourcing company. They were founded in 2021, and their services include Customer Service Outsourcing and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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Virtual Assistant Canada is a small Vancouver, Canada-based Back Office Outsourcing company. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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Established in 2019, Xcentasia is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Market Research.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Founded in 2008, Claims Med is a small Sugar Land, Texas-based Back Office Outsourcing company. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Mumbai, India
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CA Mitesh and Associates specializes in comprehensive accounting services, providing clients with solutions tailored to their specific needs. Clients consistently praise the firm for its commitment to deadlines, responsiveness, and thoughtful problem-solving. Reviews emphasize the firm's excellent value for cost and exceptional service, making it a reliable choice for accounting and financial management.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Singapore, Singapore
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Bluebox, a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company, was founded in 1981. The agency specializes in Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Back Office Outsourcing, and is midsize.
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Call center company Atlas BPO is headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming. They focus on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing and were founded in 2020.
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Headquartered in Ohrid, North Macedonia and Sheridan, Wyoming, Selestra is a call center service. They provide Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999
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Back Office Outsourcing company eData Services US, L.L.C. Was established in 2001. The agency provides Back Office Outsourcing and Transcription.
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Santa Tecla, El Salvador
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EBC - Elite Business Connect, a Back Office Outsourcing company, was founded in 2021. The team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Sales Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
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Conecta Redes y Servicios S.A.S is an answering service company in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. Established in 2006, the team specializes in Call Center Services and Customer Service
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Lahore, Pakistan
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Founded in 2009, Digital Elites is a Customer Service Outsourcing company. Their services include Customer Service Outsourcing and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Anaheim, CA
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Staff Boom, a Back Office Outsourcing company, is in Anaheim, California. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Business Consulting.
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Dyope is an answering service. The team provides Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing, and the company is located in Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerLorain, OH
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See all 1 projectsAsset4You Professional Business Services offers virtual assistant services, specializing in affiliate link setup, site promotion, and updating specials for fashion-related businesses. Reviews highlight the company's ability to meet deadlines, provide thorough information, and effectively manage projects, with particular praise for their dedication and attention to detail, regardless of project size or budget.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Nairobi, Kenya
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Midsize Back Office Outsourcing company Impact Outsourcing Limited, is in Nairobi, Kenya. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nagercoil, India
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Back Office Outsourcing company WhiteBliss was launched in 2015. The team provides Back Office Outsourcing and Broadcast Video.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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BP4u Group LTD T/A BP4u Solutions is a web design agency. Launched in 2011, the firm is based in Nottingham, England. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Guwahati, India
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Neeyor Technologies is a Market Research company. Launched in 2016, the team specializes in Market Research and Contract Manufacturing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Libertyville, IL
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ThinkNChange, a Back Office Outsourcing company, is in Libertyville, Illinois and Kingston, Jamaica. They focus on Back Office Outsourcing and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wu Hu Shi, China
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See all 2 projectsAnhui Ranhe Information Technology Co., Ltd. offers customer service answering services and call center outsourcing solutions, demonstrating a high level of professionalism and efficiency. Reviews highlight the company's excellent service quality, efficient communication, and strong project management capabilities. Potential areas for improvement include enhancing cooperation, although overall feedback is positive and emphasizes their experienced service teams and system support.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bogotá, Colombia
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DRS Consulting is a Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company launched in 2013. The team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Marion, IA
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Iowa Answering Service, Inc. Is a telephone answering service and Back Office Outsourcing company established in 1988. The team offers Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Helsinki, Finland
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ILS Intertrade and Logistic Service Oy, a Back Office Outsourcing company, is located in Helsinki, Finland. Founded in 2001, the team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Air Freight.
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BPO Solution is an answering service company and Back Office Outsourcing company. Headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, the team focuses on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Offshore Team Solutions is a Ludhiana, India-based Back Office Outsourcing company. Established in 2020, the team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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Moeen, a Back Office Outsourcing company, is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Social Media Marketing.
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F&H BPO Solutions is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their small team is in Lahore, Pakistan. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kolkata, India
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Creative360Venture is an Affiliate Marketing company. The team provides Affiliate Marketing and Social Media Marketing, and the firm is located in Kolkata, India.
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Virtual Ninja is an answering service company. They were founded in 2019, and their services include Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Wells, England
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Phone answering service TelePA was launched in 2004. Based in Wells, England, the team offers Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Barrie, Canada
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ExecutiveAssistance Business Solutions Inc. Is a small Barrie, Canada-based Back Office Outsourcing company. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Mainz, Germany
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Cloudsecretary is an answering service company. Their small team is headquartered in Mainz, Germany. Their team specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cape Town, South Africa
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3iSolutions is a call center. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, the firm was founded in 2003. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Telephone answering service BlackThumb Solutions was established in 2016. The team focuses on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Wordwrap Associates Inc. Is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The Toronto, Canada-based company was founded in 1983. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Transcription.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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Yin Executive Services, a Back Office Outsourcing company, was launched in 2020. The small team provides Back Office Outsourcing and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Las Vegas, NV
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Scribe Align LLC, a Transcription company, is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their services include Transcription and Compliance Consulting.
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Wisepl is a branding agency. Their team is in India. The firm provides Branding and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Giza, Egypt
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Located in Giza, Egypt, Central Tact is a phone answering service. They specialize in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Roseville, MN
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DBI Consulting is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The Roseville, Minnesota-based team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Johannesburg South, South Africa
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Lucid Remote is a Back Office Outsourcing company in Johannesburg South, South Africa. The team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Islamabad, Pakistan
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Back Office Outsourcing company Forward Desk is located in Islamabad, Pakistan. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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Global Virtual Support is a call center company. They were established in 2018 and specialize in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49St. Petersburg, FL
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See all 7 projectsAMZ Done For You is a full-service eCommerce automation agency specializing in Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, eBay, Shopify, and YouTube automation. We help entrepreneurs, brands, and investors
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Portland, OR
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35.4/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Hollywood, FL
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35.3/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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35.2/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Wilmington, DE
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35.8/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Newport Beach, CA
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32.5/40.019.4/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Kyiv, Ukraine
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33.9/40.019.8/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Doylestown, PA
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31.5/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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31.2/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Amsterdam, Netherlands
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31.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Berkeley, CA
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32.1/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr250 - 999West Hollywood, CA
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$5,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Miami Beach, FL
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30.8/40.016/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Gilbert, AZ
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999
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30.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Coimbatore, India
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33.4/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999San Pablo City, Philippines
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32.3/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Santa Fe, NM
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29.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Sacramento, CA
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28.8/40.020/20 Reviews3.3/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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30/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999
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30.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Makati, Philippines
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31.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Kalyan, India
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31.4/40.018.2/20 Reviews7.8/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Medellín, Colombia
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29.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience4.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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31/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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28.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.8/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10,000+Mandaluyong, Philippines
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28.2/40.015.2/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Orlando, FL
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Dorval, Canada
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29.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% Back Office Outsourcing50% Virtual Assistant80% 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.