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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 / hr2 - 9Boynton Beach, FL
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Intention Enterprises is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. Their team is in Boynton Beach, Florida. The company offers Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tallahassee, FL
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SyaRose Technology Services Inc is a web design agency. In Tallahassee, Florida and Westerville, Ohio, the agency was founded in 2015. Their services include Web Design and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Winona, MN
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In Winona, Minnesota, Mediascope, Inc is a small Direct Marketing company. The team focuses on Direct Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Highland Village, TX
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G2web is a social media marketing company. In Highland Village, Texas, the company offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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In Kanchipuram, India, Zinzo Digital is a SEO company. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2018.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Astral Medical Billing is a Back Office Outsourcing company based in Harrisonville, Missouri. Founded in 2025, the team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Software development firm Collaboratives Global is located in Lahore, Pakistan. They specialize in Custom Software Development and Back Office Outsourcing and were established in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Málaga, Spain
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BUKIT BPO is a call center. They were launched in 2014, and their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsFinalert LLC specializes in IT services, IT consulting, compliance and outsourcing, technology and ERP solutions, and bookkeeping and accounting. The overall feedback is highly positive, highlighting their professionalism, expertise, responsiveness, and innovative problem-solving approach. Clients commend their ability to deliver results on time and within budget, making Finalert LLC a reliable and talented partner.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Business Consulting company Winwire Business Solutions was established in 2021. The team specializes in Business Consulting and Call Center Services and is located in Bengaluru, India.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Aliax, a Document Digitization & Management company, is in Antananarivo, Madagascar and Antananarivo, Madagascar. The team specializes in Document Digitization & Management and Call Center Services.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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Stelden EA Ltd is an ERP consulting and SI company. They are based in Nairobi, Kenya and have small team. Their services include ERP consulting and SI and IT managed services.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Indore, India
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Bharat Kabra & Co, Chartered Accountants, India is an Accounting company. The Indore, India-based company was launched in 1997. Their services include Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Centradesur N.V. Is a call center company. The Paramaribo, Suriname-based company offers Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Michel Sindaha & Co. Is an Accounting company. The Amman, Jordan-based agency was established in 1965. Their team offers Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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efficienCX offers strategic support for company expansions, particularly in new markets like the EU, with a focus on seamless integration and operational setup. Client reviews highlight their exceptional ability to align with company cultures, effective project management, and consistent, proactive communication. Customers appreciate the team's responsiveness and support, noting no significant areas needing improvement.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Columbus healthcare services LLC is a Back Office Outsourcing company launched in 2020. Based in Los Angeles, California, the team provides Back Office Outsourcing and Insurance Services & Brokers.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Visakhapatnam, India
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Encore India, a midsize telephone answering service, is based in Visakhapatnam, India. The team focuses on Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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Founded in 2014, Vector Outsourcing Solutions Philippines is a midsize -based phone answering service. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pasig, Philippines
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Deployed is a call center company established in 2015. The team offers Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand and Pasig, Philippines.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Brandix Pro is a London, England-based Back Office Outsourcing company. Established in 2022, the team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Woodbury, NY
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Based in Woodbury, New York and Boca Raton, Florida, Reid CPAs LLP is a Business Consulting company. They provide Business Consulting and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSheridan, WY
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ProCure Freelance , a web design company, offers Web Design and Graphic Design. The firm is in Sheridan, Wyoming.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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IT managed services company HumanX Global | BPO and IT Outsourcing Company was established in 2022. The midsize team focuses on IT managed services and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Milano, Italy
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FDM Document Dynamics Srl is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They are headquartered in Milano, Italy and Roma, Italy. Their team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Artificial Intelligence.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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Contact Source is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They are based in Taguig, Philippines and have midsize team. They specialize in Back Office Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMelbourne, Australia
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Skill Sync AU is a Back Office Outsourcing company launched in 2017. Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, the team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Recruitment Process Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSplit, Croatia
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IVANA-VA, a Back Office Outsourcing company, is located in Split, Croatia. Founded in 2022, the team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSesvete, Croatia
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Medium VA Ltd., a Back Office Outsourcing company, provide Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting. They were launched in 2022.
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$250,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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In Richardson, Texas, Paymedics is a midsize social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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Established in 2026, JBRI Contact Solutions, a midsize answering service company, is headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Lahore, Pakistan
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Phone answering service i Concepts / I Possible /Goraya Consultant & Traders is located in Lahore, Pakistan. Launched in 2008, the team offers Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tijuana, Mexico
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Prestige Call Center is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Headquartered in Tijuana, Mexico, the team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tiranë, Albania
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Sara Call Center is a Market Research company. They are in Tiranë, Albania and have small team of experts. Their services include Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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Established in 2024, Voltron Operations is a call center company. Their services include Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dover, DE
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In Dover, Delaware and Lahore, Pakistan, Moldech is a Sales Outsourcing company. Their services include Sales Outsourcing and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Francisco Morazán, Honduras
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Seedz is a small Francisco Morazán, Honduras-based Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing company. The team provides Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Small call center company OnCalla, is located in New York, New York. The team specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Homestead, FL
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Flexcenter LLC is a Homestead, Florida-based Back Office Outsourcing company. They offer Back Office Outsourcing and Sales Outsourcing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Based in Moka, Mauritius, AssistFlow Solutions Ltd is a phone answering service. They provide Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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IPTechSV is a call center service. Their small team is in San Salvador, El Salvador. Their services include Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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Located in Tampa, Florida, Cureintent is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Established in 2018, the team provides Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Omaha, NE
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Founded in 2006, Anequim is an answering service company. The company specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Davenport, IA
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Quad City Telephone Answering Service, a call center service, is located in Davenport, Iowa. They focus on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cape Town, South Africa
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Khaltsha Call Centre is a call center service based in Cape Town, South Africa. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Concord, NH
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Based in Concord, New Hampshire, New England Call Center is a small Customer Service Outsourcing company. The team specializes in Customer Service Outsourcing and Call Center Services.
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ICWork is an Event Marketing company. The small Balen, Belgium-based team specializes in Event Marketing and Back Office Outsourcing. The agency was established in 2009.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Preston, England
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Business Consulting company Frontline Sales Consultancy was established in 2014. In Preston, England, the team focuses on Business Consulting and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Watauga, TX
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Mrs. Smith Assist is a social media marketing company launched in 2019. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bet Shemesh, Israel
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Based in Bet Shemesh, Israel, BizBack VIP Call Center is a call center. Established in 2014, the team provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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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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$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 - $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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$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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$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.