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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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Numerix is a phone answering service. In Oran, Algeria, the team offers Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clemmons, NC
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Established in 2013, CKV Solutions, LLC is an Email Marketing company. The small team focuses on Email Marketing and SMS Marketing.
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UX design company Va-va Voom Digital was launched in 2021. The small team specializes in UX/UI Design and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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Social media marketing firm Virtual Squirrel Business Support Services offers Social Media Marketing and Web Design. They were launched in 2017.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Montebello, NY
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Focusinc Group International is an e-commerce development company established in 2011. The agency offers E-Commerce Development and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Irvine, CA
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Tech-Synergy is a Business Consulting company. The team offers Business Consulting and Call Center Services and is in Irvine, California and Dumaguete, Philippines.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Cherry Hill, NJ
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Midsize call center company (v)WeCare Technology, is located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Akro BPO is a midsize IT managed services company based in Ciudad de México, Mexico. Their services include IT managed services and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Panamá, Panama
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Midsize data analytics company Iterum Connections, is headquartered in Panamá, Panama. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Zamboanga, Philippines
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VINTAZK Outsourcing is a Digital Strategy company. The Zamboanga, Philippines-based company was launched in 2019. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Nyeri, Kenya
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The JITU Staffing is a Customer Service Outsourcing company established in 2020. The company focuses on Customer Service Outsourcing and Sales Outsourcing.
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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999San Diego, CA
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Valoroo, an IT staff augmentation company, is headquartered in San Diego, California. Established in 2019, the team provides IT staff augmentation and Call Center Services.
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999
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Global Com is a Market Research company. Founded in 2014, the agency is headquartered in. Their services include Market Research and Call Center Services.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr250 - 999Legazpi City, Philippines
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Pandr Outsourcing, a midsize call center, is in Legazpi City, Philippines. The team specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Kolkata, India
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Phone answering service ARO Outsourcing was founded in 2026. The agency focuses on Call Center Services and Sales Outsourcing, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Barcelona, Spain
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Xterna is an Accounting company. They are located in Barcelona, Spain, and their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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See all 1 projectsWe are not just another support agency, we are your customer experience partner. Quicklyster Virtual Services helps fast-growing SaaS, eCommerce, and service-based businesses deliver seamless
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Liverpool , England
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The ContactPeople is a telephone answering service established in 1992. Their services include Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Coimbatore, India
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SM BPO Solutions is a Coimbatore, India-based Back Office Outsourcing company. Established in 2012, the team provides Back Office Outsourcing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Worcester, MA
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Launched in 2005, BlueHive Exhibits is a branding firm. The team specializes in Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Louisville, KY
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VOCIS LLC is a Louisville, Kentucky-based SEO services firm. They provide Search Engine Optimization and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Secunderabad, India
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Vibatel Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Is an answering service. Established in 2007, the team offers Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Megatech S.A. Is a Cybersecurity company. Launched in 1997, the company specializes in Cybersecurity and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Istanbul, Türkiye
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Established in 2011, CCR is a Business Consulting company. The firm specializes in Business Consulting and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ankara, Türkiye
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Sistaş is a midsize custom software development company launched in 1991. Their team focuses on Custom Software Development and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Istanbul, Türkiye
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Phone answering service bcc is based in Istanbul, Türkiye. Established in 2020, the team provides Call Center Services and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Taguig, Philippines
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Launched in 2018, C9 Staff, a midsize Back Office Outsourcing company, is headquartered in Istanbul, Türkiye and Seattle, Washington. Their team provides Back Office Outsourcing and HR Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Istanbul, Türkiye
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Established in 2011, Patika Global Technology is an IT strategy consulting company. The midsize team provides IT strategy consulting and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wien, Austria
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Launched in 2019, AxFina Holding is a call center. The midsize team provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Queen Creek, AZ
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WOW Remote Teams offers virtual assistant services to support business operations, including client communication, email management, social media posting, and scheduling. Reviews highlight the company’s effective project management, timely delivery, and responsiveness, contributing to business growth and client satisfaction. Overall, WOW Remote Teams provides excellent value and a seamless collaboration experience.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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Cloud consulting & SI company Belitsoft Software Development Company is based in Warszawa, Poland and Durham, North Carolina. The team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Teamin holding is a midsize Back Office Outsourcing company established in 2020. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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Sara Consultancy, a social media marketing company, is in. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Coral Springs, FL
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EServMD is a midsize Back Office Outsourcing company established in 2010. Their team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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Teknique Savvy, LLC is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They provide Back Office Outsourcing and Business Consulting and are based in Athens, Georgia.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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BPO Wizard Pvt Ltd is a Recruitment Process Outsourcing company. They offer Recruitment Process Outsourcing and Back Office Outsourcing and were launched in 2019.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Oslo, Norway
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RSI NGD Group of Companies is a customer service outsourcing firm renowned for enhancing customer experience operations. The company received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers praising their commitment to delivering unique, cost-effective solutions that exceeded expectations and increased customer satisfaction. Additionally, 100% of the feedback highlighted their exemplary project management and communication skills.
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In Pflugerville, Texas, Oh My Landa, LLC is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Dio Outsource is a midsize Advertising company. Founded in 2021, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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Pulsestrat is a Marketing Strategy company launched in 2023. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Ha Noi, Vietnam
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Phone answering service BELLSYSTEM24 VIETNAM is based in Ha Noi, Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. The team focuses on Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249
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Walstreamz is an e-commerce development firm launched in 2012. The midsize team provides E-Commerce Development and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Barranquilla, Colombia
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Launched in 2012, CONTACTA USA is a midsize Barranquilla, Colombia-based answering service company. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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FTalent is a Customer Service Outsourcing company. Located in Miami, Florida and Montréal, Canada, the team specializes in Customer Service Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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DGC BPO Service is an Email Marketing company. Launched in 2020, the company is located in New York, New York. Their services include Email Marketing and Call Center Services.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Fort Collins, CO
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Press-One Customer Care is a call center service. The team offers Call Center Services and IT managed services and is based in Fort Collins, Colorado and Fort Collins, Colorado.
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Social media marketing firm iConceptz is located in Vero Beach, Florida and Islamabad, Pakistan. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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Katrin Bauer Virtual Assistant is a public relations firm founded in 2021. Their services include Public Relations and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$250,000+< $25 / hrFreelancer
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Prestige Creative Studio, a social media marketing firm, is based in Akure, Nigeria. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Located in Waterford, Ireland, ENGAGE XR is an AR/VR development company. Their services include AR/VR development and Artificial Intelligence.
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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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33.7/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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31.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.