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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 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Omega BPO is a social media marketing company. The Kathmandu, Nepal-based agency was founded in 2019. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Founders Arm is a social media marketing agency. The small San Francisco, California-based team provides Social Media Marketing and Call Center Services. The agency was launched in 2024.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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Founded in 2021, Elevatech Soluions is a social media marketing firm. The agency offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Prishtina, Kosovo
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Homex Virtual Agency is an Email Marketing company. They offer Email Marketing and Call Center Services and were founded in 2019. The agency is located in Prishtina, Kosovo.
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Palm Outsourcing is a Marketing Strategy company founded in 2023. The small team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Business Consulting.
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Bauhinia Solutions Limited, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2007. They provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ostrava, Czech Republic
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EFSETE Pharma is a Marketing Strategy company launched in 2016. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Founded in 2022, R&R Virtual Solutions is an answering service. Based in Tuao, Philippines, the team offers Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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Zenius Ventures LLP is a Back Office Outsourcing company headquartered in Jaipur, India. Launched in 2023, the team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Birmingham, England
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In Birmingham, England, Donclem Technology is a mobile app development firm. Launched in 2021, the team specializes in Mobile App Development and Call Center Services.
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Kherk Roldan White Label SEO Solution, a SEO company, was founded in 2014. They specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Market Options Center is a small answering service established in 2014. Their team provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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BritCabs, a Business Consulting company, was launched in 2024. The team focuses on Business Consulting and Call Center Services and is headquartered in Addison, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mabitac, Philippines
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Graphic design agency JLR Consultancy was founded in 2020. The firm provides Graphic Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Marketing Strategy company Byte Edge is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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Headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming, TASQ is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Agile Tribe Private Limited is an answering service. Founded in 2023, their team offers Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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Established in 2025, Hiblink Tech is a social media marketing company. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Asfper Soft is a website development company. They focus on Web Development and Call Center Services and were established in 2013.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Branding company Gorila Ad was established in 2020. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing and is in Barisal, Bangladesh.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Harare, Zimbabwe
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Virtual Wizards is a custom software development company founded in 2024. The small team specializes in Custom Software Development and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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VirtualBell Outsourcing is a small Bacoor, Philippines-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Rivco Assistant, a Back Office Outsourcing company, was launched in 2024. The team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing and is headquartered in Corona, California.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Pulsepoint PH, a social media marketing agency, is based in Mandaluyong, Philippines. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Medical Edge Billing is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing, and the company is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Waukesha, WI
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Neway Nexus, a CRM consulting and SI company, is based in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and IT staff augmentation.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dover, DE
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Oliham Consulting is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The team is headquartered in Dover, Delaware, and their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Pavadel is a Business Consulting company based in Prague, Czech Republic. They focus on Business Consulting and Call Center Services and were launched in 2025.
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In New York, New York, Hive Hatch is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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RK Group, a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company, was launched in 2020. They offers Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Business Valuation Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249West Perth, Australia
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Supporting Enterprises, a telephone answering service, was founded in 2008. The team offers Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Okavane is a Business Consulting company established in 2017. The small team specializes in Business Consulting and other IT consulting and SI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Mysuru, India
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Launched in 2014, Vlookup Business Solutions Pvt Ltd is an IT managed services company. The team focuses on IT managed services and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999
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See all 1 projectsWHAT WE DO: Cordatus Resource Group helps mid-market companies scale operations, reduce costs, and overcome labor shortages by providing customized Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and automation
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999San José, Costa Rica
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Midsize phone answering service Costa Rica's Call Center, is headquartered in San José, Costa Rica. Their services include Call Center Services and Web Design.
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$100,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Berlin, Germany
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Call center service hello.de AG specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing. They were launched in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Madrid, Spain
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Redsys Spain is a Blockchain company. Their midsize team is located in Madrid, Spain and Córdoba, Spain. Their team specializes in Blockchain and Cybersecurity.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Lahore, Pakistan
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Answering service Digital Saving Solutions was established in 2018. In Lahore, Pakistan and Lahore, Pakistan, the team focuses on Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Mandaue, Philippines
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HomeSourced Inc is a Market Research company. They are in Mandaue, Philippines and have midsize team of experts. Their services include Market Research and Product Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Morrisville, NC
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Call center service RelayTask LLC is located in Morrisville, North Carolina. The team specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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HiLivePro (Officense) is a call center service launched in 2005. The team provides Call Center Services and Commercial Brokerage Services and is in Baltimore, Maryland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Honolulu, HI
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Small Customer Service Outsourcing company Envision Networked Solutions, is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The team offers Customer Service Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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See all 1 projectsWorkStaff360 provides Back Office Services, including administrative outsourcing and remote office support, with a focus on customer service virtual assistants. The company is praised for its affordability, professionalism, and responsiveness, delivering significant improvements in customer service operations. One client suggests expanding their offerings to include onshore virtual assistants.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Tallinn, Estonia
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Katrium is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They provide Back Office Outsourcing and Sales Outsourcing and were launched in 2007. The firm is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Makati, Philippines
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Quinn Data Facilities, Inc is an Accounting company. The Makati, Philippines-based firm was launched in 2007. Their team provides Accounting and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Marietta, GA
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Answering service company Northwest Telephone Answering Service is headquartered in Marietta, Georgia. The team offers Call Center Services and Sales Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Tijuana, Mexico
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Nextdoor Solutions México is an answering service company. Their midsize team is located in Tijuana, Mexico. Their team provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Gurugram, India
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Launched in 2018, Avantcore Global Solutions Pvt Ltd is a call center company. The team focuses on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing and is located in Gurugram, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Providencia, Chile
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Launched in 1988, Switch is an IT strategy consulting company. The team focuses on IT strategy consulting and IT managed services and is located in Providencia, Chile.
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$250,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Guadalajara, Mexico
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People and Telecommunication Services is a Business Consulting company in Guadalajara, Mexico. The team focuses on Business Consulting and Call Center Services.
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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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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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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Gilbert, AZ
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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.