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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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ProximoCX, a small call center service, is headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. The team offers Call Center Services and Sales Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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SEO services firm Grid Reputation is based in Kolkata, India. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Nikseam is an answering service company. Their small team is based in Ahmedabad, India and Mumbai, India. Their services include Call Center Services and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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In Toronto, Canada, Qallus JSR Inc. Is a phone answering service. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Call center service NexaDeck is headquartered in. The team offers Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Omni-serve is an answering service company. Their team is in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. The firm provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Corporate Care is a social media marketing company based in Dhaka, Bangladesh and New York, New York. Launched in 2018, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and IT managed services.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Call center service Outsource Oasis provides Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing. They are headquartered in St.Catherine, Jamaica.
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Quemahtech OPC Private Limited, a small IT managed services company, is based in Fatorda, India. The team offers IT managed services and IoT development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Established in 2022, LUMISHA LLC, a small Market Research company, is in South Dumdum, India. Their services include Market Research and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Established in 2017, Impactful Commerce LLC is a Conversion Optimization company. The firm provides Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Avvant Business Process Outsourcing is a call center company. The firm is located in Makati City, Philippines. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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SwiftOpz, a call center, is headquartered in Bengaluru, India. They offer Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing and were launched in 2025.
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SkyOS BPO is an answering service company in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India. They specialize in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Barranquilla, Colombia
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G2A CONSULTING GROUP SAS, a call center, offer Call Center Services and Sales Outsourcing. They were founded in 2018.
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GLIMAY Co. Is a Customer Service Outsourcing company. They specialize in Customer Service Outsourcing and Back Office Outsourcing and were launched in 2026.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerWoodbridge, VA
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Loud whisperer studio is a Back Office Outsourcing company established in 2025. The agency focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Document Digitization & Management.
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Typewrite Copy-Editing, Transcription and Typing Services CC is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Founded in 2009, the firm provides Back Office Outsourcing and Transcription.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bremen, Germany
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Bürodienstleistungen Sigrid Hiltmann is an Accounting company. They are located in Bremen, Germany and have small team. Their services include Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Established in 2002, Domino IT Services is an IT managed services company. In Cluj-Napoca, Romania, the team specializes in IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Instant Solution is a Back Office Outsourcing company headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Document Digitization & Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Barcelona, Spain
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Parera Consulting is an Accounting company. Founded in 1989, the team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting. The agency is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Zagreb, Croatia
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Founded in 1992, GELD DATA d.o.o. Is a small IT managed services company in Zagreb, Croatia. Their team offers IT managed services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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ELEMENTS CONNECTION INC is a Back Office Outsourcing company located in Irvine, California. They specialize in Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing and were established in 2023.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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Custodian Backoffice is a small Business Consulting company based in Sydney, Australia. The team provides Business Consulting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ohrid, North Macedonia
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OptaVista is a small web development firm in Sheridan, Wyoming and Ohrid, North Macedonia. Their services include Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Narayanganj, Bangladesh
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ZTecKnowledge is a Narayanganj, Bangladesh-based social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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My PA, an answering service, specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing. The firm is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Callenta is a telephone answering service. Launched in 2025, the company is in San Francisco, California. Their team offers Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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Nexout Outsourcing Corporation is a small social media marketing firm established in 2023. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Small call center EdgeRise, is located in rego park, New York. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Technorq LLP is an IT managed services company. Their small team is located in new delhi, India and focuses on IT managed services and Back Office Outsourcing. The company was established in 2025.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bremen, Germany
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Hanseatic dialog is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Launched in 2006, the team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing. The firm is headquartered in Bremen,
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Rapid Phone Center is an answering service company founded in 2014. The team provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bangkok, Thailand
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In Bangkok, Thailand, NEMERA Technologies is a midsize IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Recruitment Process Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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Located in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India, Rapid RCM Solutions is a call center company and Back Office Outsourcing company. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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The Click Commerce, an e-commerce development company, was founded in 2016. They specializes in E-Commerce Development and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Adept Virtual Assistants is a small social media marketing company. Launched in 2024, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Simply Delegate, a social media marketing firm, is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were launched in 2024.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerWah, Pakistan
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Bilal malik Dev is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2018, their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Nairobi, Kenya
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Eminence Outsourcing is a call center service. They specialize in Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing and were launched in 2022. The agency is in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Launched in 2019, 247VirtualTeams is a PR firm. The team specializes in Public Relations and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNorth Vancouver, Canada
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DAMgood Transcribing is a Market Research company. Their team is in North Vancouver, Canada. The firm offers Market Research and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Irving, TX
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Back Office Outsourcing company Fintech solutions LLC was launched in 2022. The team offers Back Office Outsourcing and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerAntioch, CA
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Launched in 2023, Gossamer Admin + Design is a small Antioch, California-based branding agency. Their team specializes in Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancer
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Sun Books Solutions, a Compliance Consulting company, was launched in 2025. The firm offers Compliance Consulting and Accounting, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Springfield, VA
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See all 1 projectsLowkia is a versatile business process outsourcing (BPO) provider that delivers tailored solutions to enhance operational efficiency and drive growth across multiple industries. Specializing in
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chișinău, Moldova
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Brodsky Uskov Looper Reed & Partners is a Business Consulting company established in 1997. Headquartered in Chișinău, Moldova, the team focuses on Business Consulting and Corporate Relocation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Baton Rouge, LA
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Telesec, Inc. Is a small call center company. They provide Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing and were launched in 1972.
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Back Office Outsourcing company Raamtech Global Services was founded in 2011. The team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and is in Hyderabad, India.
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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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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.